Pakistan
Punjab Govt bans production, sale of plastic bags from today
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says plastic ban policy will be strictly enforced, particularly in hotels, restaurants, and eateries
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Lahore: The Punjab government imposed ban on production and sale of plastic bags across province from Wednesday (today).
In her message on World Environment Day, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz made the significant announcement.
She said the plastic ban policy would be strictly enforced, particularly in hotels, restaurants, and eateries.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the harmful effects of plastic on the environment and human health, stating that "No to Plastic" campaign, aimed at reducing environmental pollution and promoting eco-friendly initiatives.
World Environment Day is being observed today.
This year, the theme of the day is "Land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience".
World Environment Day puts a global spotlight on the pressing environmental challenges of our times.
Led by the United Nations Environment Programme and held annually on 5th June since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world.
This year, it is hosted by Saudi Arabia.
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