The total area of inland waters in Pakistan was estimated at over
7,800,000 ha in 1986, and the area of coastal mangrove swamp at
more than 250,000 ha in 1987 (Scott 1989).
Nineteen Ramsar Sites have been designated in Pakistan, 15
of which overlap with IBAs. An additional 18 potential Ramsar
Sites have been identified, mainly in the Indus valley.