Lack Of New Plantations, Exacerbating The Severity Of Heat waves In The Country

Rawalpindi: In a bid to tackle the pressing issue of climate change, the Pakistan Central Muslim League has inaugurated a tree plantation campaign in Rawalpindi, aiming to plant over 200,000 trees across the district.

Addressing a ceremony in NA-53 Rawalpindi, Engineer Mubin Siddiqui, General Secretary of Pakistan Central Muslim League Rawalpindi, emphasized the need for emergency measures to combat climate change. He urged the government, private institutions, and religious leaders to play their responsible roles in this regard.

Siddiqui highlighted the alarming rate of deforestation and the lack of new plantations, exacerbating the severity of heatwaves in the country. He stressed the importance of recognizing the impending disaster and educating the nation about the crucial role of tree plantation in ensuring a safe future.

As part of this initiative, the Pakistan Central Muslim League will organize seminars on climate change and tree plantation, and has already distributed 4,000 plants in the area. The campaign will continue with full force, with all responsible individuals instructed to take part in tree plantation activities in their respective areas.

Chaudhry Muteen Reza, Coordinator NA-53, also present at the ceremony, pledged to actively participate in the tree plantation drive, particularly in the rural areas of the constituency. He expressed full support for the district leadership’s decision and announced the distribution of 4,000 plants in the area, with the campaign set to continue.