CM Maryam reiterates call for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India

In order to combat the growing Smog, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has underlined the value of cross-border collaboration with Indian Punjab, characterising the problem as a humanitarian emergency that calls for coordinated action.
At an event in Lahore on Wednesday, the provincial chief executive reiterated her commitment to “smog diplomacy” and said that she may write to her Indian counterpart.
As the city’s air quality declined, residents kept complaining of health problems like coughing, burning eyes, and throat irritation.
Similar statements were made earlier this month by the top provincial official, given that both India and Pakistan are still struggling with high pollution levels.
She said that smog is a humanitarian problem rather than a political one and urged cooperation in order to properly address it.

Moreover, while addressing the ceremony, Punjab CM Maryam referring to the minorities as a crown of her head, emphasised deep respect and commitment to their welfare.
She said the provincial government will launch a Minority Card for deserving families on December 20 across the province.
Wishing a happy Diwali to the Hindu community, Maryam announced Rs15,000 per family for 1,400 Hindu families as a gift.