PM urges nationwide observance of Earth Hour on Saturday

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appealed for the nationwide observance of Earth Hour on Saturday, Radio Pakistan reported.

He directed all government institutions to switch off electric lights to the maximum extent possible across the country from 8:30pm to 9:30pm as part of the observance. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection and climate awareness.

PM Shehbaz instructed all ministries, divisions, provincial governments and public institutions to actively participate in the global campaign under this year’s theme, “Give an Hour for Earth”.

The initiative aims to encourage citizens, organisations and governments to dedicate one hour to meaningful action for nature conservation, energy efficiency and climate responsibility.

Read: Capital switches off lights for Earth Hour

Observed annually on the last Saturday of March, Earth Hour is marked symbolically by switching off non-essential lights between 8:30pm and 9:30pm local time.

Last year, Earth Hour coincided with World Water Day 2025, calling for conserving freshwater resources and addressing the adverse impacts of climate change. Events are organised in major cities across Pakistan in observance of Earth Hour.

These events are typically attended by goodwill ambassadors, policymakers, government department officials, civil society organisations and the youth.

Multiple landmarks in Islamabad, including the President House, Prime Minister House, Parliament House, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad High Court, Pakistan Monument, D-Chowk, Pak-China Friendship Centre, Convention Centre and Jinnah Avenue switched off their lights during the Earth Hour to show commitment to the Earth.