Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has emphasized on joint efforts to protect the environment as it is a matter of survival for the mankind.
In her message on the World Environment Day today, she urged the youth to make the protection of biodiversity their mission.
She said climate change risks can be reduced by curtailing carbon footprint.
The Minister said conservation of marine life, microorganisms, plants, fungi, and all sorts of species is equal to the protection of life.
She said that the youth and the children will have to become a force against environmental pollution.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said a campaign for the complete elimination of disposable items made of plastic is being started in Islamabad from August this year, which is a good step.
She said banning of one-time use of shopping bags, plates, spoons, forks, boxes, cups, knives and other things made of plastic in a phased manner is a priority of the government.
The Minister said the use of straws, plastic-capped goods, and plastic bags for beverages will be eliminated gradually.
Marryium Aurangzeb said we will have to make a pledge to end environmental pollution caused by plastic and its goods.
She said manufacturers of plastic crockery and other things have also assured their cooperation and the general public should also extend its cooperation to make a substantial difference.
Source: Radio Pakistan