Hunter pays $370,000 for rare, legal markhor permit.

Gilgit Baltistan – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) – The legal hunt for Pakistan’s national animal, the markhor, has just reached a new world record. A single hunting permit was sold for an incredible $370,000.

This record-breaking price was set at a recent auction for the 2025–26 trophy hunting season in Gilgit-Baltistan. The winning bid for the permit was over 100 million Pakistani rupees, making it the most expensive markhor hunt ever.

Last year, a similar permit in the Chitral region was sold for $271,000. This shows a growing international interest and value in these conservation-focused hunting programs.

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