PM says that with rapid urbanization and industrial growth, Pakistan must adopt sustainable waste management solutions ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future, emphasizing the need to shift from a linear “take-make-dispose” economy to a circular model that prioritizes waste reduction and resource efficiency. In his message on International Day of Zero Waste, observed on March 30, the prime minister highlighted the growing crisis of waste pollution, which threatens the environment, public health, and economy. “Plastic and hazardous waste are adversely affecting our rivers, landfills, and air, exacerbating climate change,” he stated.
He stressed that with rapid urbanization and industrial growth, Pakistan must adopt sustainable waste management solutions to drive economic and social development. This year’s theme, ‘Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles,’ underscores the urgency of sustainability in an industry that generates significant waste. As a major textile producer, Pakistan is committed to eco-friendly manufacturing, textile recycling, and ethical consumerism to reduce its environmental footprint.
“The government has taken decisive steps to combat waste pollution,” the prime minister said, adding that the Circular Economy Policy, currently under formulation, aims to revolutionize waste management. He further noted that initiatives like the Living I.
