List of national parks of Pakistan
According to the 'Modern Protected Areas' legislation, a national park is a protected area set aside by the government for the protection and conservation of its outstanding scenery and wildlife in a natural state. It is accessible to public for research, education and recreation. In order to promote public use, construction of roads and rest houses is permitted. Use of firearms, polluting water, cleaning of land for cultivation, destruction of wildlife is banned in these areas.[3]
The oldest national park is
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National parks
Pictures
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Baltoro glacier is found in Central Karakoram National Park
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Plain of Deosai National Park
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Mud volcano in Hingol National Park
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Toli Pir at Rawalakot
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Cold water spring of Kirthar National Park
See also
References
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