Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today inaugurated a monsoon tree plantation campaign, aiming to plant over one hundred million trees across the nation this year, a move designed to enhance natural beauty and combat climate change impacts.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, during the campaign launch, the Prime Minister outlined the environmental and health benefits of the initiative, emphasizing its role in improving air quality and addressing the severe climate challenges faced in 2022. He highlighted the collaborative efforts between federal and provincial governments in this environmental endeavor, underscoring the shared responsibility to harness Pakistan’s rich natural resources responsibly.
The Prime Minister also expressed his delight at the involvement of children in the campaign, viewing their participation as a step towards nurturing them into future custodians of Pakistan’s environmental and developmental goals. The event included a briefing on the specifics of the nationwide tree plantation drive.