Pakistan, July 7 -- In a bold move to control the private ownership of dangerous wildlife, the Punjab government has announced a complete ban on the sale of big cats and will soon begin sterilising lions, tigers, and leopards. This decision is part of a wider, phased regulatory campaign aimed at improving public safety and ensuring responsible animal care.

Chief Wildlife Ranger Mubeen Elahi revealed that this is the province's first attempt to build a legal framework governing big cat ownership. Owners were given until May 2 to declare their animals, and so far, 180 breeding farms have registered, with 40 already verified. These facilities now have one month to upgrade their enclosures as per official guidelines.

As part of the crackdow...