The resolution, moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, says plastic pollution poses a significant threat to Pakistan's environment, wildlife and public health.


Islamabad: The National Assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution calling for coordinated efforts from citizens, organizations and government entities to address the menace of plastic pollution.
The resolution, moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, said plastic pollution poses a significant threat to Pakistan's environment, wildlife and public health.
It said the government of Pakistan recognizes the critical importance of protecting our planet, environment and echo systems whereas the damaging impact of plastic pollution on Pakistan's environment.
Recognizing the paramount importance of preserving planet's environment and echo systems, the House emphasized the urgent need to combat plastic pollution and safeguard planet earth's health.
The House adopted a motion, terminating the suspension of Members National Assembly Jamshaid Khan Dasti and Iqbal Khan.
The motion was moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.
At the outset, Rabia Naseem Farooqui took oath as Member of the National Assembly.
Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq administered the oath.
The House will now meet tomorrow evening.
Rupee strengthens against dollar in interbank and open markets
- 4 hours ago

Flood threat rises in Sindh as water flow increases at Sukkur and Kotri Barrages
- 3 hours ago

Over 140,000 students register for MDCAT 2025
- 22 minutes ago

Girls outperform boys in Rawalpindi intermediate exams
- 5 hours ago
Qatar plans ICC case over Israeli airstrike on Doha building
- 28 minutes ago

Google Discover feed gets major upgrade with social media posts and shorts
- 2 hours ago
Israeli aggression continues in Gaza as 48 more Palestinians martyred
- an hour ago

ECC approves final Reko Diq agreements
- 2 hours ago
US-UK sign major technology partnership during President Trump's visit
- 4 hours ago
Trump says he disagrees with UK on recognising Palestinian state
- 2 hours ago
50 Sudanese migrants killed as boat capsizes off Lebanon coast
- 4 hours ago

Tragic electrocution claims lives of father and son in Karachi
- 39 minutes ago