PM directs to execute 10 bln Tree Tsunami Programme transparently.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed for ensuring complete transparency, including actively engaging SUPARCO, for satellite imagery in the execution of Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme across the country.

Chairing a meeting of Prime Minister's Committee on Climate Change in Islamabad on Monday, PM Imran Khan expressed satisfaction over the progress on Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme.

Appreciating the efforts of Ministry of Climate Change, Imran Khan directed to actively look into the possibility of net zero emissions for Pakistan, which may become possible with enhancement of the carbon sequestration potential.

Underscoring the need for putting in place Early Warning System to mitigate impacts of erratic climate change, the Prime Minister stressed upon the need for water treatment plants to purify contaminated surface water of the rivers.

The meeting reviewed the latest inventory reserves of Green House Gases and progress made on Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme.

It was informed that...