Renewable energy sources pose threat to vested interests that create obstacles

It is viable source of decentralised energy that offers cost-effective solution to rural communities

It is joint responsibility of communities, forest dept to take preemptive steps to protect natural asset

Govt must announce 10-year tax-free regime for industry, allow duty-free import of raw tea

Pakistan lacks waste management infrastructure that causes environmental problems

Low-grade fuel, especially diesel, used in transport sector causes most of the smog

Pak-China collaboration will help reduce huge spending on tea imports

Despite promise, heroes of programme have not yet been recognised, rewarded

Pakistan has adopted ambitious strategies for reversing decline in natural capital

As locusts can revisit in future, Pakistan should be ready to cope with them