Achi news desk-
LAHORE – Provincial Chief Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb held a meeting on Thursday with environmental and climate change expert Advocate Parvez Hassan on the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. Issues related to improving the air quality index and environmental challenges were discussed, especially in Lahore, Punjab. Parvez Hassan presented important recommendations regarding smog control. Marriyum Aurangzeb said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a Smog Legislation Scheme has been devised, with all departments working together to tackle environmental issues. “Due to the adverse effects of polythene bags on the environment, single-use plastic bags will be banned from June 6 under a phased plan. Initiatives to combat pre-smog and seasonal smog have already been initiated with pre-defined action plans. Efforts are underway to improve legislation and laws related to environmental issues and smog control”, he added. The Punjab Chief Minister informed that Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the biggest campaign in the history of the province called “Plant for Pakistan” in collaboration with the private sector to improve environmental conditions, adding that environmental improvement measures are be taken with private cooperation. sectors. He said that subjects are included in the educational curriculum for improving the environment. Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Punjab is becoming the first digital state of Pakistan and would provide more than 40 services at the doorstep.
