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Byline: S. Kamal Hayder Kazmi

Prime Minister Imran Khan presently urged the government of Pakistan firmly believed in the rule of law and stressed that law should be applied equally to the elite and ordinary citizens. PM was talking to a delegation of Insaf Lawyers Forum (ILF) that called on him. During the meeting, issues pertaining to the ILF were discussed. Also Prime Minister Imran Khan, highlighting the significance of increased forestation and conservation of ecosystem in tackling the problems of climate change, said the nation to play its role in protecting Pakistan's environment for future generations. Furthermore he said, as Pakistan, despite contributing less than 1.0 percent in the world carbon emissions, is unluckily among the 10 most vulnerable states, it is very significant for Pakistanis to think as a nation and protect our future generations. PM also expressed these views while speaking at a contract signing ceremony held between the Ministry of Climate Change and the World Bank for the launch of "Green Stimulus - Turning Concept into Reality". Under the contract, the World Bank is offering funds of Rs 22 billion for 14 green initiatives in Pakistan. PM Imran Khan noted that the present government of Pakistan's various initiatives, counting the 10 billion tree tsunami, 15 national parks, digital cadastral mapping to protect the existing forests, etc for tackling the negative effects of climate change like rising temperatures and pollution. Prime Minister said with melting glaciers, rising temperatures and less rains in both urban and rural areas, the country was taking measures to tackle the problems by nature-based solutions. Imran Khan stressed that we have to protect our existing forests, boost our tree plantation campaigns to improve the forest cover and develop more national parks.

PM also said besides hiring people, technology like drones would also be used for the surveillance and protection of 15 national parks proclaimed by the government of Pakistan in various parts of Pakistan. It would not only assist protect the forests and wildlife but also create career opportunities for the local people. Imran Khan, stressing on the need for protecting green areas in and around...