KARACHI: Delegation calls on PM

Published November 21, 2006

KARACHI, Nov 20: A delegation of award-holders of an NGO, National Forum for Environment and Health, recently called on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in Islamabad. Minister for State for Environment Malik Amin Malik and Federal Secretary Sharif Ahmed were also present.

According to a press release, the prime minister stressed on improving environmental standards in the country and the use of alternative energy.

Dr Qaiser Wahid, Naeem Qureshi, Jalees Siddiqui and others were also present. — PPI

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