Lahore: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Majlise Shoora has called on the government to make environmental protection, climate resilience, sustainable use of natural resources, workers' constitutional and economic rights, quality public education, healthcare and social justice national priorities.In resolutions adopted at its meeting in Mansoorah, Lahore, the Shoora warned that environmental degradation, unemployment, low wages, privatisation and the absence of adequate social protection have become serious threats to Pakistan's economy and the future of coming generations, requiring immediate and effective policy intervention.The Shoora noted that Pakistan is facing an escalating environmental crisis driven by climate change, water scarcity, air and water pollution, rapid deforestation, declining soil fertility, depletion of groundwater reserves, rising temperatures and unplanned urban expansion. It warned that failure to address these challenges would have devastating consequences for agriculture, public healt h, energy security, food security and the national economy.The resolution stressed that environmental protection is not merely an administrative or economic issue but also a religious, moral and national responsibility. It urged the government to ensure effective implementation of a comprehensive National Climate Action Plan, strengthen coordination among the federal, provincial and local governments, notify carbon market rules, operationalise the National Carbon Registry and complete reforms necessary to enable Pakistan to benefit from international climate finance.The Shoora also called for the promotion of renewable energy, including solar, wind, hydropower and bioenergy, while maintaining public-friendly policies such as net metering. It demanded the removal of unnecessary taxes and administrative hurdles hindering clean energy projects and called for affordable financing to encourage households, farmers, businesses and industries to adopt renewable energy.The resolution further proposed launching " Green Pakistan" as a nationwide movement by introducing annual tree plantation targets for educational institutions, government departments and industries. It also recommended the conservation of forests, mangroves, national parks and biodiversity, a phased ban on single-use plastics, pollution control measures for rivers and coastal areas, installation of modern wastewater treatment plants, rainwater harvesting, construction of small dams, promotion of water-efficient irrigation systems, environmentally sustainable urban planning and a nationwide public awareness campaign on environmental protection.The Shoora emphasised that transparency, accountability, scientific research and community participation should be integral to all environmental and climate-related projects to ensure a greener, safer and more sustainable future for Pakistan.In a separate resolution on labour issues, the Central Shoora expressed serious concern over the plight of Pakistan's estimated 85 million workers, who continue to suffer from inflation, unemployment, low wages, insecure employment, restrictions on trade union rights, obstacles to collective bargaining, inadequate social protection and poor occupational health and safety standards.The resolution demanded full implementation of constitutional rights relating to trade union formation and collective bargaining in accordance with national laws and international labour standards. It also called for strict enforcement of the minimum wage and urged the government to abandon all attempts to legalise exploitative contract labour arrangements.The Shoora further demanded that all workers be covered under the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), social security, Workers Welfare Fund and other social protection schemes, while calling for the elimination of corruption and mismanagement in these institutions. It also stressed the need for stronger workplace safety laws, provision of protective equipment, strict accountability for industrial accidents, and adequate compensation for workers and families affected by workplace fatalities and injuries.The resolution called for an increase in EOBI and other pensions in line with inflation and urged the government to withdraw any measures aimed at reducing or abolishing pension benefits for public employees.The Shoora also opposed the privatisation of public schools, colleges, basic health units, rural health centres and government hospitals, arguing that education and healthcare are fundamental constitutional rights and should not be commercialised. Expressing concern over the fact that around 26.2 million children remain out of school in Pakistan, it warned that continued privatisation and reduced public investment in education would push quality education further beyond the reach of ordinary citizens.The Central Shoora urged the federal and provincial governments to halt privatisation and commercialisation policies, significantly increase budgetary allocations for education and healthcare, ensure free and quality education for ev ery child, provide affordable healthcare for all citizens, and eliminate class-based disparities in access to essential public services.Reaffirming its commitment, the Central Shoora said it would continue striving for environmental protection, sustainable management of natural resources, the constitutional and economic rights of workers, quality public education, accessible healthcare and social justice across the country.