FCC sets aside SC judgment that allowed demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills National Park

The Federal Constitutional Court has overturned a Supreme Court decision from August 2024 that allowed the demolition of restaurants within the Margalla Hills National Park, sparking debate over conservation versus development. This move protects businesses like Monal Group, La Montana, and Gloria Jeans that were shut down to safeguard the park's biodiversity. The FCC's decision highlights the ongoing tension between economic interests and environmental preservation in Pakistan's protected areas, raising questions about future policies for such conflicts.