Commitment renewed to tackle climate challenges as nation observes 'Earth Hour'.

ISLAMABAD -- WWF-Pakistan on Saturday celebrated 'Earth Hour 2023' with individuals, communities and businesses across the country joining in to switch off their lights and give an hour for the planet.

This year's 'Earth Hour' served as a reminder of the urgent need to address climate change and protect natural resources, particularly in the wake of the 2022 floods that devastated communities across Pakistan.

WWF-Pakistan Director GeneralHammad Naqi Khan said: 'Earth Hour is a momentous occasion for Pakistan to unite and raise awareness about the pressing environmental challenges we face. With our country grappling with the impacts of climate change, including the 2022 floods that devastated communities across Pakistan, we must take action to protect our natural resources and create a sustainable future. By joining 'Earth Hour' and switching off lights, we can demonstrate our commitment to a brighter and more sustainable future for Pakistan.'

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also marked the occasion by tweeting: 'Pakistan joins the global community today in observing Earth Hour and demonstrating its commitment to the fulfilment of its obligations to climate change actions. Saving our planet from the ill-effects of climate change is a collective endeavour, one in which everyone matters.'

Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman also stressed the current climate change impacts being felt by the people of Pakistan and the growing need for adoption...