Masood reiterates need to formulate policies for safeguarding environmental resources

ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir President, Sardar Masood Khan has said that it is our primary responsibility to take meaningful measures for preventing and managing the environmental impact of human activity and similarly and address the challenges posed to the environment.

Addressing a seminar in Muzaffarabad, the President reiterated the need for government institutions to formulate policies and frameworks for safeguarding precious environmental resources and promote responsible attitudes.

Underlining the environmental impact of irresponsibly using plastics, especially single-use polythene bags, the President said that using such bags has led to a considerable impact on the environment.

President Masood Khan also emphasised the need to protect the environment by planting more trees and ensuring proper treatment of sewage and solid waste.