Along with the depoliticisation reform, PM Khan’s agenda as revealed in his briefing, along with the Punjab Cabinet, on March 2 included several notable mentions with respect to education development, land-use and restricting urbanisation, and fair selection in recruitment to the police. Punjab is one of Pakistan’s most resource-rich provinces with highest agricultural output. With Pakistan already poised to be one of the most highly impacted countries by climate change and greenhouse gases, Prime Minister Khan’s instructions to preserve parks and agricultural land to contain urbanisation are praiseworthy. Urbanisation has historically meant deforestation and now major cities all over the world are making efforts to re-plant greenery on building rooftops. Faced with changing weather patterns and extreme weather events as a result of climate change, preventative measures are the best way for Pakistan to mitigate the impact.
Corruption and mismanagement also are important issues that need the government’s attention. We hope the prime minister will soon move against these two evils also as they are eating into the vitals of the country.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 3rd, 2019.
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