Mangroves are salt tolerant forest ecosystems of tropical and subtropical inter-tidal regions of the world. These tidal forests play an important supportive role to improve the socio-economic condition of the people in the Tropics and constitute a natural refuge for survival and growth of a variety of plants and animals. Due to over exploitation and very little input for their perpetuation this erstwhile resource is fast disappearing. The present paper summarizes the mangroves of Pakistan, the area and distribution, flora and funa, management, utilization, and causes of degradation. Suggestions have also been made to improve the situation.