Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has generated Rs.335.69 million through a Markhor trophy hunting permit auction. The latest auction has set a new record for the province’s wildlife conservation programme.

The auction generated a total of $1.2118 million from four exportable Markhor trophy hunting permits. These permits were allocated to different Village Conservation Committees in Chitral and Kohistan.

The process was conducted under the supervision of Chief Conservator of Wildlife Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr. Mohsin Farooqi. The results highlight the financial value of the province’s wildlife management and conservation efforts.

Toshi Two Permit Receives the Highest Bid

The Toshi Two permit in Chitral received the highest bid during the Markhor Auction. It was sold for $335,600, equivalent to approximately Rs.92.96 million.

The Toshi One permit also attracted a substantial bid of $320,600. Its value was approximately Rs.88.8 million.

Meanwhile, the Gahirat Gole permit secured a bid of $260,000, worth around Rs.72 million. The Kaigah Khwar permit was auctioned for $295,600, equivalent to approximately Rs.81.8 million.

Together, the four permits generated $1.2118 million in revenue. This amounts to approximately Rs.335.69 million for the provincial government and participating conservation communities.

Markhor Auction Surpasses Last Year’s Record

The latest results represent a significant increase compared with last year’s highest permit bid. In the previous auction, the top bid for a Markhor trophy hunting permit reached $272,000.

That amount was equivalent to approximately Rs.75.35 million. This year, the highest bid for the Toshi Two permit reached $335,600, showing a notable increase in its auction value.

The higher bids underline the financial importance of Markhor trophy hunting permits in KP. The programme operates through designated conservation areas and involves local Village Conservation Committees.

How Auction Revenue Will Be Distributed

Under the existing revenue-sharing arrangement, 80% of the auction proceeds will support local communities and wildlife conservation. The remaining 20% will be deposited into the government treasury.

The community share is intended to support local welfare initiatives and conservation activities. This arrangement connects revenue generated through trophy hunting permits with community development and wildlife protection.

The latest Markhor Auction has generated more than Rs.335 million from four permits. The distribution of these funds will remain important for supporting conservation efforts and communities in the participating areas.

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The record revenue also highlights the role of regulated trophy hunting programmes in financing wildlife conservation. Their long-term impact will depend on effective management, transparent revenue distribution, and continued protection of Markhor populations across the province.