Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for concerted and vigorous efforts to effectively deal with the challenge of climate change.
Chairing a meeting in Gilgit today regarding the damage caused by recent rains and floods in Gilgit-Baltistan, he directed the Ministry of Climate Change to adopt a more proactive approach. He underscored the importance of generating funds to develop climate-resilient infrastructure.
The Prime Minister noted that although Pakistan contributes minimally to global emissions, it remains among the ten countries most severely affected by climate change.
He said that all regions of the country are facing the consequences of climate change, highlighting the critical role of the Ministry of Climate Change in dealing with this challenge. He was appreciative of NDMA’s efforts for relief and rehabilitation in the flood affected areas.
The Prime Minister said that Daanish Schools will be established in Gilgit-Baltistan. He said that he is also personally overseeing the solar power project approved by the Central Development Working Party for Gilgit-Baltistan. He said the project’s approval will also be sought from ECNEC, assuring that it will be his utmost effort to complete the project at the earliest.
Earlier, Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Gilgit.
The Governor briefed the Prime Minister on the flood situation and damages caused by the recent rains.
He also updated the Prime Minister on the progress of ongoing development projects in Gilgit and the overall law and order situation.
During the meeting, prayers were offered for those who lost their lives in the recent rains and floods.
