Defence Minister calls for national plan for water conservation

Islamabad: The country’s defence minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has advocated for the creation of a national action plan for water conservation. On Friday, he said Pakistan is endowed with an abundance of water and natural resources, but that they must be used properly and sparingly. He was speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad. He advised us to take concrete steps to stop water waste and to start a campaign in this regard. According to Khawaja Asif, the curriculum should also include strategies for water conservation and reducing water waste.

He said the government also faced resistance from different sections of the society in implementing its energy conservation plan as it is human nature to resist any major change, but consistency is the prime factor to keep the change intact.

Khawaja Asif said we should also promote awareness for bringing behavioural change in the society, which is need of the hour.

He urged the media to support government’s efforts to create awareness in the society about water conservation.