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Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to formulate master plans for big cities of the country immediately to avoid growing environmental issues.
He was chairing weekly meeting of National Coordination Committee for Housing, Construction and Development in Islamabad today (Thursday).
The Prime Minister said rising unorganized and unplanned urbanization is not only a threat to the environment but also creating food security issues.
He also directed that protection of green areas should be considered as a national emergency as green Pakistan is essential for future generations and to provide them a healthy environment.
Imran Khan instructed to immediate formulate rules and regulations in utilizing the land and implementation strategy.
He also directed to engage general public to protect green areas.
The Prime Minister tasked the Finance Minister for providing easy and low-interest loans to the weaker segments of society enabling them to build their own houses.
The meeting also decided to amend the existing laws regarding utilization of agricultural, residential and other lands for the protection of green areas.
It also decided that Green Building Code prepared by the Ministry of Climate Change will be implemented in Naya Pakistan Housing scheme as pilot project.
Source: Radio Pakistan