Staff Reporter
The Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi in a statement on Thursday emphasised the importance of a cleaner and greener environment. The Minister said that one of the biggest reasons for the blockage of drainage systems in the country were plastic shopping bags which are bio-degradable.
Qureshi is set to kick-off an environment-friendly campaign aimed at the eradication of plastic shopping bags from the capital, the campaign is set to be held on August 14. The Foreign Minister also said that the environment was a responsibility of each and every individual of Pakistan and it must be safeguarded and protected.
State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul on Monday announced to slap ban over usage of plastic bags in Islamabad from August 14, it was reported on June 17. “Plastic bags would be banned in the federal capital from August 14”, she said while addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, here today.
She said PM Imran Khan is a visionary man, who is focusing on climate change, which is affecting Pakistan. Pakistan ranked 7th in the list of countries affected due to natural disasters, she continued.