Minister for Climate Change, Musadik Masood Malik, has said that the government is actively working to control environmental pollution.
Addressing a ceremony virtually from Islamabad on Saturday, the Minister highlighted the severe human and economic damages caused by pollution.
He noted that approximately one lac thirty thousand people die prematurely each year due to environmental pollution, and the breathing capacity of about forty percent of children is being compromised by smog.
The Minister said smog also negatively impacts the economy, national growth, and students’ education.
Musadik Malik said the government, to combat these issues, has introduced a policy to upgrade oil refineries and ensure the country brings in high-quality oil that meets international standards.
The Minister praised the efforts of the Punjab government, which has implemented several key initiatives for emission control. These include mandating zig-zag technology in kilns, establishing Anti-Smog squads, introducing electric buses, and distributing thousands of E-bikes.
