Punjab unveils first climate change policy

Punjab's first climate change policy has been prepared and will soon be sent to the cabinet for approval, announced Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb on Wednesday.

The policy outlines both long-term and short-term measures to combat environmental pollution and smog over the next ten years.

A review meeting on the climate change policy was chaired by Minister Aurangzeb, who emphasized the importance of adhering to a strict timeline for the policy's implementation.

She confirmed that funds have been allocated for this initiative, which was developed through consultations with government and private stakeholders.