ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, like many other countries around the world, commemorated International Earth Day on Monday. This year’s topic was “Planet vs. Plastics,” which aimed to increase public awareness of plastic consumption, its effects on the environment, and the necessity of reducing dependency in order to achieve a plastic-free Earth.
In his remarks on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the country to use less plastic, support recycling and environmentally friendly substitutes, and push for stricter environmental laws at all societal levels.
In order to develop the Single-Use Plastics (Prohibition) Regulations, 2023, he stated, “We have initiated an exhaustive consultative process with the ministries, provincial environment departments, ICT administration, industries, and other relevant stakeholders.”
He announced that there were restrictions on the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles in federal ministries and divisions. By lowering waste and consumption and increasing reuse and recycling, these programs highlight our dedication to advancing a sustainable circular economy for plastics.
Pakistan is among the nations most vulnerable to climate change, according to the prime minister, but “there is little awareness about the risks of climate change that threaten the development, the well-being and economic-security of our citizens.”
He claimed that as time has gone on, the effects of climate change have become more severe, “putting us at an even greater economic and physical risk.” He emphasized how critical it is to move quickly to address these issues and develop resilience in the face of difficulty.
