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https://nationaltimes.pk/eng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-670x370-13-3.png670370LAHORE(National Times)- Serious concerns emerged over potential damage to protected forests and wildlife habitats after the Standing Committee on Forests and Wildlife of the Punjab Assembly unanimously approved three similar amendment bills that would permit mining activities in protected areas. The committee approved the Punjab Protected Areas (Amendment) Bill 2026, the Forests (Amendment) Bill 2026, […]