Lahore, (PR) : Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb met with Carbon Consultant World Bank Mr. Morton. On this occasion, bilateral discussions were held regarding important measures regarding green carbon credit, industrial emission control system, development domestic carbon credit and anti-smog program. Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has been taking steps for six months to protect her people from the negative effects of smog. Punjab is currently going through a transition phase. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif wants to invest in the development of energy, transport and forests. She said that with the support of Australian firm, discussions are also going on about bio-refinery 1 for environmentally friendly destruction of crop residues. Punjab Climate Policy and Framework after the formation of the Punjab government has entered the implementation phase and is always trying to eliminate pollution. Smog is a challenge for the people of Punjab in every way, they are benefiting from the successful experiences of other developed countries. Appreciated his excellent practical insight and strategy regarding anti-smog measures.
Marriyum Aurangzeb thanked the representative of the World Bank for his support and assurance.