Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in his message on World Radio Day, said Radio played an efficient role for awareness of the people in the face of challenges. He said Radio has a vital role in opinion formation regarding challenge of climate change and its impacts. Shehbaz Sharif said Radio Pakistan and Community stations have not only played a vital role in disseminating of information but also fulfilled need of entertainment and promotion of culture. 

The Prime Minister said climate change is an international issue and entire world is struggling to address impacts of this challenge which are happening consecutively. He said developing countries like Pakistan are the most climate change vulnerable countries and in this situation, importance of Radio has increased to utilize its role for awareness of people. 

The Prime Minister said the government is committed to promote Radio Pakistan and FM stations and Community stations in private sector. Meanwhile, Director General of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, Saeed Ahmad Shaikh, has called for united efforts from all sectors of society to work towards building a more sustainable and environmentally-secure future for Pakistan. 

While extending heartfelt congratulations to Radio Pakistan's listeners worldwide on the occasion of World Radio Day, he expressed the confidence that, like in the past, Radio Pakistan will continue to play a pivotal role in raising awareness among masses about the impacts of climate change. Highlighting Pakistan's vast geographical diversity, he pointed out that the Punjab region, in particular, is severely affected by the climate change, with melting glaciers causing devastating floods.

He opined that these floods, in the past, wreaked havoc on the country's infrastructure. The Director General mentioned that Radio Pakistan's stations nationwide have been actively broadcasting programs aimed at raising public awareness on critical environmental issues. These include tree plantation drives, the harmful effects of garbage burning, and the need to curb the spread of carbon emissions.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)