ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday reiterated commitment toaddress climate change by highlighting the goals set by the incumbentgovernment to save future generations.

The premier attended a ceremony in connection with the Ten Billion TreeTsunami Programme in Haripur district today. Special Assistant for ClimateChange Malik Amin Aslam briefed Khan on the achievements of the Ten BillionTree Tsunami Programme.

During the ceremony, the Prime Minister also planted a tree. The officialsalso briefed him on the “Nature Capital of Pakistan” of the United NationsEnvironment Programme.

PM while addressing the ceremony announced that Pakistan will host the‘World Environment Day’ on June 05 and showcase the steps it has taken todeal with the serious issue.

Khan restated the steps taken by Pakistan to cope with the challenge ofglobal warming. Our country is unfortunately amongst the most vulnerablelist affected by climate change. Adding that the melting of glaciers at arapid pace poses a serious challenge to the South Asian country.