Wild Leopard Spotted Near Islamabad’s Famous University

A leopard has been spotted near National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, with viral CCTV footage of the wild animal circulating online.

The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) confirmed the sighting and said its team visited the site on March 25, installing trap cages to safely capture and relocate the animal. Officials added that coordination with the university administration is ongoing to ensure the safety of students and staff.

A leopard was spotted in the premises of National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad. Students and staff advised to take precautionary measures and avoid any contact with wildlife.#LeopardSighting #NUSTIslamabad #WildlifeAlert #PakistanTV #PakistanTVglobal pic.twitter.com/okC0lVe83p

— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) March 26, 2026

The development comes just days after a similar leopard sighting was reported near International Islamic University Islamabad, raising concerns about increased wildlife movement in urban areas of the federal capital.

Wildlife teams have been deployed and are actively monitoring the situation, particularly in sectors H-10 and H-12, where the animal’s movement has been tracked.

Experts say leopards are native to the nearby Margalla Hills and occasionally enter city areas at night through green belts and drainage channels.

Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary outdoor movement, and immediately report any sightings as efforts continue to safely secure the animal.