Capital switches off lights for Earth Hour
A view of lights shut off at the PM Office last year in observance of the International Earth Hour. PHOTO: FILE
Earth Hour 2025 has arrived. Like its visit every year, it brings the opportunity for everyone around the world to stand in global unity in support and celebration of our planet for 60 minutes. Earth Hour serves as a beacon of positivity, hope and inspiration to rally as many people as possible.
At 8.30pm, local time, on March 22, WWF's Earth Hour, the world's largest grassroots environmental movement, returned for its 19th edition with the 'Biggest Hour for Earth' in support and celebration of our planet. Earth Hour is a beacon of positivity, hope, and inspiration to rally as many people as possible in over 180 countries and territories.
This year, Earth Hour 2025 coincided with World Water Day 2025, calling for conserving freshwater resources and addressing the adverse impacts of climate change. Events are organised in major cities across Pakistan in observance of Earth Hour. These events are typically attended by goodwill ambassadors, policymakers, government department officials, civil society organisations and the youth.
Multiple landmarks in Islamabad, including the President House, Prime Minister House, Parliament House, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad High Court, Pakistan Monument, D-Chowk, Pak-China Friendship Centre, Convention Centre and Jinnah Avenue switched off their lights during the Earth Hour to show commitment to the Earth.
The President of Pakistan and other influential people spoke at the ceremony.
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