Pakistan is a signatory to the international Ramsar Wetlands Convention and has adopted the comprehensive wetlands definition used by the parties to this Agreement:

Areas of Marsh, fen, peatland of
water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temparary, with water that is static, flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water, the depth of which at low tide doesnot
exceed six metres.

Wetlands in Pakistan

The Pakistan Wetlands Programme is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Environment. Despite the generally arid nature of Pakistan's climate, the region supports a diverse array of wetlands and in excess of 225 significant wetland resources.

Massive wetlands restoration may be the key to reducing future threats of bird flu.

A recent UN Report suggested that restoring tens of thousands of lost and degraded ..

Pakistan Wetlands programme

Pakistan Wetlands programme is a progressive initiative of the Federal Ministry for Environment being implemented by WWF, Pakistan. The programme is generously funded ..