The National Assembly was informed on Friday that Pakistan Clean Air Programme has been initiated to cope with the issue of pollution and improve air quality.
Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman told the House during Question Hour that zigzag technology has been installed at brick-kilns to reduce air pollution. She said we have also made a commitment to convert to 60 percent renewable energy by 2030. She said we have the resources to produce energy from clean sources.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi told the House that the present government is firming up a plan to promote digital literacy in the country. He said that a project is currently being implemented under which one hundred smart classrooms will be made functional in the universities by the end of this year. He said that Higher Education Commission has also been working with Microsoft to ensure universities have access to digital tools and technology.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi told the House that 4G services are available in 89 percent area of the country and in the next nine months the whole country will be covered. He said the government is also planning to launch 5G in the country. He said the Ministry of Information Technology is in the process of finalizing policy guidelines for 5G in consultation with other stakeholders.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb categorically stated that maligning the state institutions including the Armed Force and the Judiciary on media will not be tolerated.
