Development poses environmental hazards: experts
The Institution of Engineers, Pakistan Rawalpindi-Islamabad Centre held a meet to draw the attention of the public
The Institution of Engineers, Pakistan Rawalpindi-Islamabad Centre held a meet to draw the attention of the public. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE
ISLAMABAD:
A body of engineers have called for properly assessing adverse impact of development so that it could be tackled in the short and long-terms.
The Institution of Engineers, Pakistan Rawalpindi-Islamabad Centre (IEP-RIC) organised an academic and technical discussion to draw the attention of the general public and relevant government departments towards the serious impact of environmental hazards on socio-economic development.
A veteran environmental expert, Prof Dr Muhammad Anwar Baig analysed the environment impact assessment.
Participants deliberated upon the qualitative and quantitative impact of environmental hazards on the society's overall development.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 2nd, 2017.
A body of engineers have called for properly assessing adverse impact of development so that it could be tackled in the short and long-terms.
The Institution of Engineers, Pakistan Rawalpindi-Islamabad Centre (IEP-RIC) organised an academic and technical discussion to draw the attention of the general public and relevant government departments towards the serious impact of environmental hazards on socio-economic development.
A veteran environmental expert, Prof Dr Muhammad Anwar Baig analysed the environment impact assessment.
Participants deliberated upon the qualitative and quantitative impact of environmental hazards on the society's overall development.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 2nd, 2017.