Govt actively working with national & int’l stakeholders to develop a legal instrument to end plastic pollution: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, June 05 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that on the World Environment Day, Pakistan joins the international community in renewing its commitment to phase out single-use plastic as part of its efforts to combat plastic pollution.

In a statement issued on twitter on Monday, PM Shehbaz Sharif said that the government has been actively working with national and international stakeholders to develop a legal instrument to end plastic pollution.

“I am glad to share that we are working on the Plastic Prohibition Regulation 2023 for Islamabad Capital Territory” he said.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said the comprehensive framework under the Regulation will provide a timeline for phasing out single-use plastics. “On this day, I urge all sections of society to come together for the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity and spread awareness in the communities to make recycling initiatives a success. We owe it to our future generations, as bequeathing a clean environment is our fundamental responsibility” he said.