Islamabad’s Monal restaurant, built illegally in the Margalla Hills National Park, has announced in a statement posted on social media that it will end its operations on September 11 in light of the Supreme Court’s orders.
“It’s time to say goodbye. As per Honorable SCP directions, we are closing on 11/09/2024. Dear Valued Customers, thank you for your trust and for giving us a chance to serve you to the best of our abilities, for giving us recognition, appreciation, and a place in your heart,” the official statement read.
The post sheds light on the restaurant’s controversial journey: “Since 2006, it has been an absolute pleasure for the Monal family to serve and showcase a positive image of Pakistan and its beautiful people.”
“This journey was full of success stories and emotions for the team affiliated with us, but now it’s time to say goodbye. Here’s to a difficult farewell,” it concluded.
Supreme Court dismisses military’s claim on Margalla National Park commercial activity is an area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, along with a three-judge panel of the Supreme Court, had taken up an appeal against the Jan 11, 2022, judgement of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding sealing and taking over Monal’s possession.
The top court, however, rejected the appeal against the IHC order in which the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board were ordered to seal the Monal premises to ensure the conservation of endangered and wildlife species in the region.
