National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq planted on Thursday a sapling of Magnolia Grandiflora.
Expressing his thoughts, Sadiq underscored the importance of embracing the plantation campaign in the country. He said: "The trees play a vital role in saving us from air pollution."
He highlighted the challenges faced by the country by climate change. "There is a dire need to plant as many trees as possible to cope with the challenges of climate change," he said.
Sadiq said: "The country's parliament is making all-out efforts to confront the challenges of climate change."
He also prayed for the development and prosperity of the country.
– Punjab CM Maryam, Nawaz Sharif take to streets to assess new roti, naan prices –
Separately, earlier this month, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz took to the streets to gauge the impact of recent price adjustments on basic food items, particularly roti and naan.
The leaders, accompanied by a team of officials, personally visited Ada Plot - a bustling market of Lahore- to interact with bakers and consumers alike.
They sought firsthand information on the prevailing rates of bread and listened attentively to the concerns of both vendors and customers.
During the impromptu market visit, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz Sharif conversed with local bakers, inquiring about the pricing dynamics and the challenges they face in maintaining affordable rates for staple food items.