Islamabad:Minister for Climate Change Musadik Masood Malik has underscored the importance of formulating effective policies to ensure clean air and eliminate air pollution.

According to Radio Pakistan, Malik addressed the Pakistan National Clean Air Conference in Islamabad, emphasizing that the economic burden of pollution on the nation’s society stands at 6.5 percent of the GDP.

The Minister highlighted that access to a clean and healthy environment is a fundamental right of every citizen. He announced that the government has allocated ten million dollars from its own resources to establish a dedicated Clean Air Fund. Malik stressed that air pollution is not a natural disaster, but a man-made issue that can be effectively controlled.

He further reiterated the government’s resolve to safeguard the future of coming generations by implementing these measures.