PM Directs Formulation of Policy to Tackle Climate Change

Islamabad: On the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a policy is being formulated to effectively and timely deal with the impacts of climate change and the monsoon season. This policy’s working paper will be shared with all provincial governments so that a joint strategy can be formulated on its basis.

According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a strategy is being developed for the construction of water reservoirs and better water management in the four provinces, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. He emphasized that water reservoirs will be constructed through consultation and full coordination with all provinces. He noted that climate change is a reality, and only with effective preparedness can the damages from natural disasters be mitigated.

The Prime Minister has decided to convene a high-level meeting after the current emergency situation, which will include the Chief Ministers of all four provinces and heads of other relevant institutions. The Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir and the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan will also be invited to this meeting. Shehbaz Sharif stressed that the four provinces, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the federation must work together to protect the people from the harmful effects of climate change.