Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri has said that forests are decreasing rapidly in the country, which is badly affecting the environment. "We have to pay attention to tree plantation for better future of coming generations," the deputy speaker further said while addressing a function organised in connection with "Islamabad Tree Tsunami 2019" drive on Saturday.
He said that a project for tree plantation launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained successful and the international community appreciated it. He said that tree plantation is very necessary for better environment and beauty of the country.
The deputy speaker said that parliamentarians are taking part in tree plantation in their constituencies. He said that people should also start tree plantation in their areas.
Suri strongly condemned Quetta bomb blast in which 20 people were martyred. He said that such terrorist acts cannot lower the courage and determination of the nation against terrorism.
He said that steps are being taken under National Action Plan (NAP) to curb terrorism and extremism in the country. He said that the people of the country, especially of Balochistan, and law enforcement agencies have rendered great sacrifices in the war against terrorism.
He said that important projects have been started in Quetta including establishment of a hospital for cancer and heart diseases and National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), besides projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He said, "We are making efforts to provide maximum facilities of health, education and employment to the people of Balochistan."