Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has maintained that the government was actively working with national and international stakeholders to develop a legal instrument to end plastic pollution, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

In a post uploaded on Twitter Monday, PM Shehbaz Sharif said “On World Environment Day today, Pakistan joins the international community in renewing its commitment to phase out single-use plastic as part of its efforts to combat plastic pollution.”

The prime minister expressed satisfaction that the government was working on the Plastic Prohibition Regulation 2023 for Islamabad Capital Territory. “The comprehensive framework under the Regulation will provide a timeline for phasing out single-use plastic,” he said.

Shehbaz Sharif urged all sections of the society to come together for the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity. He also stressed spreading awareness in the communities to make recycling initiatives a success.

“We owe it to our future generations, as bequeathing a clean environment is our fundamental responsibility,” the prime minister concluded.

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 Punjab CM Mohsin Naqvi bans use of plastic items in CM office

Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has banned use of plastic items in the CM Office in Lahore.

On the Occasion of World Environment Day on Monday, the chief minister appealed public to give up use of things made of plastic.

He vowed to combat pollution triggered by the items manufactured with plastics. “The continuous worsening of pollution is a matter of great concern and the plastics are not just a threat to humans but they are also a threat to wildlife and forests,” he added.