PM Imran stresses on importance of national parks for the youth.

ISLAMABAD -- Establishment of national parks are a 'big step' for future generations, said Prime Minister Imran Khan, stressing on the importance of involving the local youth in their maintenance to ensure parks are preserved.

The prime minister said this at a ceremony held at the PM House today (Thursday), where Adviser to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Ameen Aslam gave a briefing to the attendees about the national parks projects.

PM Imran said that the initiative will create employment opportunities for people across all provinces, especially the youth. He cited the example of Chitral where the local population had gotten involved and preserved ibexes, which in turn, helped them secure jobs.

The prime minister lamented that he had witnessed the destruction of Murree and other green areas...