ISLAMABAD: Sustainable, community-centric urban forestry programs can help transform Pakistan’s cities into more healthy, equitable and liveable places, Climate Change Ministry spokesman Mohammad Saleem said on Sunday.
Without adequate investment in such programs, urban areas in the country will “remain increasingly vulnerable to various socioeconomic, environmental and climate change-related problems,” he added.
Large trees are excellent filters for urban pollutants and fine particulates, and can provide food such as fruits, nuts and leaves, Saleem said.
“Spending time near trees improves physical and mental health by increasing energy levels and speed of recovery, while decreasing blood pressure and stress,” he added.
When planted properly around buildings, trees can reduce air-conditioning needs by 30 percent, save energy used for heating by 20-50 percent during winter, and increase property values by 20 percent, he said.
Climate Change Ministry stresses need for urban forestry
Climate Change Ministry stresses need for urban forestry
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly mosque bombing in Pakistan’s capital
- The Kingdom rejects targeting of places of worship, expresses solidarity with Pakistan
- Saudi foreign ministry offers condolences to victims’ families, wishes injured recovery
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia on Friday condemned the suicide bombing that targeted a mosque in Islamabad, expressing solidarity with Pakistan after the attack killed and injured dozens on the outskirts of the capital.
The blast, which struck during Friday prayers, killed at least 31 people and wounded more than 160 others, according to Pakistani authorities.
In a statement issued by its foreign ministry, Saudi Arabia denounced the targeting of a place of worship and rejected all forms of violence and extremism.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad,” the statement said.
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It added that the Kingdom stood firmly against attacks on civilians and places of worship and reaffirmed its support for Pakistan in confronting militant violence.
The ministry also extended condolences to the families of those killed and expressed sympathy with the Pakistani government and people, wishing the wounded a speedy recovery.
No militant group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack, which Pakistani officials say is being investigated.
