Day: June 5, 2024

World Environment Day is being observed today. This year, the theme of the day is "Land restoration, stopping desertification and building drought resilience". World Environment Day puts a global spotlight on the pressing environmental challenges of our times. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme and held annually on 5th June since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. This year, it is hosted by Saudi Arabia. Source: Radio Pakistan

National Disaster Management Authority conducted multi hazards National Level Simulation Exercises in Islamabad today. The purpose of conducting multi-hazard mock exercises is to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of provincial disaster management agencies to deal with emergency like situation such as flooding and road blockage in upcoming monsoon. The Sim-Ex also emphasized the need for effective coordination and cooperation among all agencies involved in disaster management and relief activities. Source: Radio Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed the commitment to protect the environment to ensure a healthier, safer, and more resilient planet for our future generations. In his message on World Environment Day, he stressed the need to overcome adverse impacts of climate change pioneering innovative solutions and fostering international partnerships. The President said this day highlights our shared responsibility to protect our environment for future generations. He said Pakistan's unwavering resolve to tackle environmental challenges is showcased through initiatives like the Green Pakistan Programme, which has made significant strides in afforestation and ecosystem restoration. Source: Radio Pakistan

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has agreed to promote cooperation with Pakistan in the areas of poverty reduction, climate change, financing instruments, and the advancement of SDGs. The affirmation was made by Vice President and Corporate Secretary of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Ludger Schuknecht during a meeting with Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema in Islamabad today. The Minister for Economic Affairs commended AIIB's crucial role in delivering assistance to Pakistan, especially during the 2022 floods, and briefed him on the country's improving economic outlook. Ahad Cheema appreciated AIIB's favorable consideration of new project proposals from Pakistan in the infrastructure sector and expressed hope for continued collaboration in funding and implementing vital projects. Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has commended the officers and personnel of Pakistan Navy for the third consecutive successful anti-narcotics operation in the North Arabian Sea in the last ten days. In a statement, he said Pakistan Navy's measures to protect the country's maritime boundaries and prevent illegal activities are appreciable. Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the mutually rewarding business to business cooperation between Pakistan and China holds the key to the bright future of the two countries. In a post on his X handle, the Prime Minister referred to his participation in China Pakistan Business Forum in Shenzhen saying he highlighted bilateral trade and investment potential especially in key sectors including transfer of Chinese technology, industry and partnership in IT, agriculture, mining, steel, textiles and renewable energy. The Prime Minister said he assured the Chinese friends of Pakistan's commitment to facilitating investors, ensuring safety and security of Chinese individuals, projects and investments in Pakistan. Source: Radio Pakistan