CM pays tribute to road accident victims
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has described the under-construction Punjab Climate Observatory in Lahore as a milestone in the province’s efforts to address climate change, calling it Pakistan’s first project of its kind.In a message on X, she said the facility would serve as a centre for real-time monitoring of air quality, water, soil and weather, supported by an artificial intelligence-powered climate intelligence system.
She said the observatory would strengthen weather forecasting, early warning systems and flood prediction, helping improve the province’s preparedness for climate-related disasters.
The facility would also house environmental data resources and research laboratories, providing young climate scientists with opportunities for learning and research, she added.
The chief minister said the project would bring international scientific cooperation and partnerships under one roof, while supporting evidence-based policymaking and public awareness. She said the observatory would contribute to disaster resilience, water conservation, sustainable resource management, climate-resilient agriculture and forest protection.
The chief minister said the government’s aim was to empower a new generation of climate scientists and position Punjab as a regional leader in climate innovation and an international partner in addressing environmental challenges.
Protecting the environment, communities and future generations remained a key commitment, she added. Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday paid tribute to those who lost their lives in road accidents and expressed solidarity with families who lost their loved ones in such incidents.
In her message on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, the chief minister shared the grief of bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in road accidents. She said compliance with traffic laws was essential to protect human lives, adding that overspeeding, negligence, and violation of traffic rules often resulted in the loss of precious lives.
