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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Leaders rally for green Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their heartfelt greetings to the nation on the eve of Eid ul Fitr. PHOTO: EXPRESS On the World Environment Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged every citizen, organization, and public institution to unite for a cleaner, greener Pakistan. In their separate messages, they said the day reminded us of our shared responsibility to protect the planet and secure a sustainable future for the generations to come. "Pakistan is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Each year, we face devastating floods, droughts, and heatwaves that displace millions of people. Yet, our contribution to global carbon emissions is less than 1%. This imbalance highlights the urgent need for global climate justice and strong international support," President Secretariat Press Wing, in a press release, quoted the president as saying. Despite limited resources, the president said, Pakistan was taking steps to tackle environmental challenges. "We are working to mobilize climate finance by combining national efforts with private investment and international support. Key strategic instruments include: The $1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility from the IMF, which supports reforms such as a carbon levy, electric vehicle promotion, and improved energy efficiency: the World Bank's Country Partnership Framework (2026-2035), focused on flood resilience, clean energy transition, sustainable agriculture, and better air quality. The 2024 Carbon Market Policy Guidelines aim to attract green private investment. All these efforts align with Pakistan's broader economic transformation plan — Uraan Pakistan," he added. The president observed that the governments alone could not solve this crisis, stressing that each of them had a role to play. Prime Minister Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calling the plastic pollution an environmental challenge threatening ecosystems, economy, and future generations, reaffirmed his government's commitment to eco-friendly policies, responsible consumption, and stricter plastic regulations. "Real change begins with each of us — in our homes, our communities, and our choices," the prime minister said. He said that on the Day, Pakistan joined the international community in reaffirming its commitment to safeguard our planet and pursue sustainable development. The prime minister said that this year's theme — "Putting an End to Plastic Pollution" — was both timely and urgent. "Plastic pollution is an environmental challenge that threatens our ecosystems, our economy, and future generations. From choking our rivers and seas to harming marine life and contaminating our food chain, plastic waste has reached alarming levels across the globe — and Pakistan is no exception. This calls for a bold and collective action," he remarked. He said that the Day should serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility — to ourselves and to the generations yet to come.
Express Tribune
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Leaders condemn assault on train passengers
The leadership of the country, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan and appreciated the security forces for their effective and timely response. The president lauded the valour of security forces for rescuing the passengers of Jaffar Express and said that attacks on innocent civilians and passengers were inhuman and condemnable acts. The president said neither any religion nor a society allowed such repugnant acts. The Baloch nation strongly opposed those elements who had taken unarmed passengers, elders and children as hostage, he said, according to a press release from the President Secretariat Press Wing. The president prayed for the early recovery of those who sustained injuries during the attack. Prime Minister Shehbaz, according to a separate press release issued from the Prime Minister's Office Media Wing, said that security forces officers and personnel were eliminating terrorists bravely during the ongoing response. "Despite a difficult terrain, the morale of the security forces is high and they are pushing back the coward terrorists with their timely action," Shehbaz said. He expressed the hope that the security operation would soon meet with success and the terrorists would be eliminated. Shehbaz said that inhuman terrorists, who launched the cowardly assault on Jaffar Express at Dhadhar-Bolan Pass did not deserve any concession. "Terrorists are the enemies of progress and development of Balochistan province," he said. "Targeting of innocent passengers in the holy and blessed month of Ramazanul Mubarak proves it clearly that terrorists have no relation with Islam, Pakistan and Balochistan," he added. He vowed the fight against terrorism would continue till complete eradication of this spectre from the country. Any conspiracy to spread chaos and lawlessness in the country would be foiled, he continued, stressing that the government would never allow enemies of the nation to succeed in their nefarious designs. "In this fight against terrorism, the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces." Earlier, addressing that federal cabinet meeting, Shehbaz dilated on a resurgence of terrorism in the country and acknowledged that the law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) alongside the armed forces were rendering great sacrifices on a daily basis that needed to be remembered. "Without complete peace, the dream of development and prosperity is elusive. The valiant personnel of police, armed forces and Rangers are rendering ultimate sacrifices and the nation will have to remember it," the prime minister said. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the incident, saying: "The beasts who fire on innocent passengers do not deserve any concessions". Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar also strongly condemned the incident. "The heinous plans of anti-national and anti-social elements will never be allowed to be allowed," he said in a statement. "The Sindh government stands with the Balochistan government. He hoped police and other LEAs will bring this situation under control. Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said in their separate statements that those targeting innocent civilians were not just enemies of the nation but of humanity itself. They strongly condemned the cowardly attempt to undermine the country's peace and stability and stressed that such anti-state elements would be dealt with firmly and decisively. They said that the evil designs of the enemies would by foiled. "Attack on passengers in Dhadar is a crime against humanity and those responsible should be severely punished." Gilani said. "Terrorists cannot shake the national resolve with such cowardly acts. The nation is united and the evil intentions of the enemies will be crushed," he added. He reaffirmed his full support for the security forces, and called for effective measures to eliminate elements seeking to destabilise the country. "The nation stands in solidarity with the families of the passengers during this difficult time," he added. Former Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani also strongly condemned the Jaffer Express attack, saying that targeting unarmed passengers during the holy month was a cowardly act. "The government and the security forces are working for the safe return of the hostages," Sanjrani said. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti confirmed that pressure on militants was being maintained. "All-out efforts are being made to ensure the unharmed recovery of every passenger. Security forces are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control," he said in a statement. (WITH INPUTS FROM APP)
