Islamabad, August 12, 2021 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Imran Khan underlined the need to create awareness among the people to curb the unmanaged spread of urban population. He was chairing the meeting of National Coordinating Committee on Housing in Islamabad on Thursday.
The Prime Minister said improving the environment in urban populations requires a comprehensive strategy to protect green belts and prevent emergencies and natural disasters. He said the protection of Margalla hills and other tourist destinations in particular is a top priority of the government.
The meeting was given a detailed briefing on the master plan of cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting was informed on master planning of 28 cities in Punjab, with a total population of 64.7 million, is being done.
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