Protection of country's environment topmost agenda of govt: Sherry Rehman.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman Wednesday said that the protection of country's environment was topmost priority of the government where all necessary measures would be taken to address air quality related issues.

In an exclusive interview with PTV News, she said that government would take number of initiatives to improve the air quality and all relevant departments would strictly implement the instructions on smog control in cities.

She said air quality monitoring stations would be established and air quality measuring devices would be introduced to reduce harmful emissions and to improve air quality around cities.

Minister for Climate Change further highlighted that global climate change and deteriorating of quality of air were major issues in the country which was affecting the human health on daily basis. She also said that air pollution caused deaths and casualties needs urgent attention.

Replying a question, she said that...