ISLAMABAD -- For nearly 20 years, a restaurant called Monal was a go-to fixture for well-heeled diners in Pakistan's capital. Perched high above Islamabad's center in the cool hillside air of a giant, verdant park, the main appeal of the vast eatery was the vistas it offered, a window onto a fast-growing city.
People visit an observation area in the Margalla Hills National Park on April 12. The giant park, a symbol of Islamabad's green heritage, has become a key battleground for environmental campaigners. (Photo by Sohail Shahzad)
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