PAKISTAN is one of the ten countries most affected by the rising global temperature.
Unfortunately, the nation is yet to start taking adequate corrective measures to mitigate the ef fects of the rise in global temperatures.
After the 18th amendment, the provinces have the authority to draw policies regarding water-related or environmental issues, and the provincial set-ups are dragging their feet in this crucial matter.
The only province that has responded to the alarm is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where the provincial government started a campaign to plant one billion saplings to increaseforestcover.
A series of tree plantation campaigns in other provinces is the need of the hour to provide respite to the people from the heat.
