GILGIT: A man from Karachi hunted on Wednesday an ibex with 42 inches horns in the Hushy valley of Shigar district under the trophy hunting programme 2021.

Zaffar Syed had obtained the licence from the GB wildlife department for Rs360,000. Separately, the nine-day-long Sut Das Peace Festival concluded in Darel valley of Diamer district on Wednesday.

Competitions of polo, cricket, football, donkey race, paragliding and other games were held. Players from across GB participated in the competitions.

The final ceremony was attended by political, civil and military officials, and large number of games’ lovers.

Force Commander Gilgit-Baltistan Maj-Gen Jawwad Ahmed Qazi was the chief guest of the concluding ceremony.

A music programme was also held on the occasion. The Pakistan Army in collaboration with the local administration also arranged a free medical camp. Gen Jawwad Qazi distributed gifts and trophies among the players.

Published in Dawn, March 11th, 2021