Islamabad: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the plastic pollution is an environmental challenge that threatens our ecosystems, our economy, and future generations.

In his message on World Environment Day, PM Shehbaz Sharif said, "Pakistan joins the international community in reaffirming its commitment to safeguard our planet and pursue sustainable development." He said that this year's theme - 'Putting an End to Plastic Pollution' - is both timely and urgent.

He said the plastic pollution is an environmental challenge that threatens our ecosystems, our economy, and future generations. From choking our rivers and seas to harming marine life and contaminating our food chain, plastic waste has reached alarming levels across the globe - and Pakistan is no exception. This calls for a bold and collective action, he added.

"The government of Pakistan remains committed to implementing policies that promote eco-friendly alternatives, encourage responsible consumption, and enforce stricter regulations on plastic use. However, real change begins with each of us - in our homes, our communities, and our choices," he said.

"Let this day serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility - to ourselves and to the generations yet to come," he concluded.