Pakistan | Prime minister announces plans for 6 new NPs as part of "green stimulus"

ATTOCK (MUHAMMAD SABRIN): Prime Minister Imran Khan will soon launch a major protected area initiative across Pakistan which will be part of the “Green Stimulus” aimed at nature conservation and the provision of green jobs.

In this regards, Ministry of Climate Change(MoCC) will establish six model national protected parks in different areas of the country at the cost of Rs 2400 million.

https://nation.com.pk/27-May-2020/6-model-national-protected-parks-to-be-established-soon

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