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Karachi: A tree plantation drive was held at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Community Park on the occasion of Earth Day, with officials and industry representatives emphasizing the urgent need for collective action to address environmental challenges.

Adviser to the Sindh Chief Minister on Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development, Dost Muhammad Rahimoon, while addressing the ceremony, said that April 22 is observed globally as Earth Day and serves as a reminder of the growing threats posed by environmental pollution and climate change.

On the occasion, KATI President Muhammad Ikram Rajput, former president and Chairman standing committee Junaid Naqi, and others also addressed the gathering.

Advisor to CM Simdh noted that these challenges require coordinated efforts from all segments of society. “Environmental protection is not possible without joint action by the government, industry and the public,” he said, adding that the Sindh government is taking practical steps to safeguard the environment and improve coastal areas.

Rahimoon highlighted that various awareness activities, including tree plantation campaigns, were organized by the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) to mark the day. He stressed that planting trees is the need of the hour, as it not only improves environmental conditions but also ensures a safer future for coming generations.

KATI President Muhammad Ikram Rajput, speaking on the occasion, said that Earth Day serves as a reminder that environmental protection is a shared responsibility. He emphasized that in a densely populated city like Karachi, every individual must play a role in improving environmental conditions.

Rajput added that under the leadership of the provincial government, significant progress has been made in promoting environmental protection, green energy initiatives and tree plantation campaigns. He reaffirmed the industrial community’s full support for government efforts aimed at environmental sustainability.
He also called for greater focus on infrastructure development, waste management systems and wastewater treatment projects to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment.

Chairman of KATI’s Standing Committee on Tree Plantation, Junaid Naqi, said that balancing industrial growth with environmental protection is essential. He stressed the need to facilitate industries in adopting environmentally friendly technologies, promote green energy projects and introduce an effective policy framework.
The event was attended by KATI office-bearers, SEPA officials, industrialists and members of the public. Participants also planted saplings to reaffirm their commitment to a greener Pakistan.