PoJK's forests fall prey to corruption and illegal logging

Nov 26, 2024

PoJK, 26 November 2024: Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir is facing a severe ecological crisis, largely driven by rampant deforestation at the hands of timber mafias, which locals claim are operating with the complicity of government officials. The authorities recently imposed a so-called ban on deforestation, but residents say the real problem lies in the lack of effective enforcement and the pervasive corruption. The consequences of this environmental degradation are far-reaching, affecting everything from water resources to public health.