PN To Play Its Role For Clean And Green Environment : Naval Chief

Islamabad (Pakistan Point News / Online - 07th June, 2019) Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has said that Pakistan Navy will continue to play its due role in preserving clean air and green environment.In his message on the occasion of world environment day , the Naval Chief reaffirmed Pakistan Navy's commitment to ensure a cleaner and safer environment especially against air pollution which directly affects our quality of life.

"Our conduct in all walks of life should be in line with the principles for conservation of environment", he added.With an aim to accentuate the significance of Clean Air and to promote awareness for protection and preservation of the environment, Pakistan Navy observed World Environment Day with full enthusiasm.World Environment Day is observed internationally on 05 June every year under the auspices of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The purpose of the day is to bring worldwide focus on importance of clean environment and stimulate attention and actions for its preservation focusing on a specific aspect of environment every year under a certain theme.The theme selected for this year'sWorld Environment Day is �Air Pollution' which is a major source of concern for mankind. Air borne pollutants are responsible for about one third of deaths from strokes, chronic respiratory diseases and lungs cancer as well as one quarter of deaths from heart attacks.

Pakistan Navy also observes World Environment Day regularly. To mark importance of the day, numerous activities are arranged byPakistan Navy to highlight significance of environment and promote awareness amongst public, concerned agencies and departments.The aim of these activities is to cometogether and explore renewable energy alternatives and application of green technologies to keep our atmosphere clean and to improve the quality of air that we breathe.These activities include Tree Plantation and Beach Cleaning Campaigns, Environment Awareness Walks, Lectures & Seminars on significance of the day and Social Media Campaigns. Such events play a pivotal role in enhancing awareness about importance of environment amongst the general populace.