Quetta: Adviser to Chief Minister Balochistan on Environment and Climate Change Naseem-ur-Rehman Khan Mulakhel on Tuesday said that environmental protection and sustainable development are top priorities of the government.
He said this while talking to various delegations in his office. The Adviser said that a comprehensive and effective strategy is being implemented to address the environmental challenges facing the province such as air pollution, climate change, deforestation and loss of water resources.
He said that in light of the orders of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti, innovative measures have been initiated to control industrial emissions, promote tree plantation campaigns and improve the environment in urban areas.
He said that in this regard, instructions have been issued to the relevant institutions to ensure strict implementation of environmental laws and indiscriminate action should be taken against violators.
Provincial Adviser Naseem-ur-Rehman Khan Mulakhel further said that environmental goals could not be achieved without public participation, therefore, awareness campaigns are being expanded to raise awareness among citizens adding that an eco-friendly lifestyle would be promoted with the cooperation of educational institutions, civil society and the media.
He reiterated the commitment that the government would continue to take all possible steps to provide a clean, green and safe environment for future generations and no negligence could be tolerated in achieving this goal.
On this occasion, the delegations informed the provincial adviser about the problems of their respective areas.
The provincial adviser assured to resolve the problems of all areas on priority basis.