Activists Demand End To River Pollution
UrduPoint (18th Sep, 2026) Teachers, writers, lawyers, journalists, and civil society activists observed World Rivers Day at the Al Mazar point on Kotri Barrage in Jamshoro district. The event was organized by the Indus Climate Forum, a non-governmental organization, on Friday evening.
Mehwish Laghari, Aalia Bakshal, Mustafa Mirani, and other activists who addressed the gathering underlined the significance of rivers, water, and forests. They stated that both water and forests are crucial for human survival and development.
They expressed grave concern over the continuous unchecked pollution of rivers, canals, lakes, and other waterways due to the dumping of domestic, commercial, and industrial waste in freshwater. The speakers urged the government to take measures to enforce environmental laws and prevent waterway pollution.
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