The prime minister launched the drive at Islamabad College for Girls by planting a sapling and sweeping the lawn of the college.
Khan was accompanied by his Adviser on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam, Special Assistants Iftikhar Durrani and Naeemul Haq and Senator Faisal Javed besides representatives of international organisations.
Holding the broom, the white-clad prime minister also picked up garbage and disposed it off before proceeding to wash his hands, setting an example for youngsters to follow proper cleanliness methods.
On the first day of the nationwide movement, ceremonies were held across the country to clean various localities and plant trees, attended by citizens as well as government authorities.
To make Pakistan clean and green, five agenda points will be worked on which will include plantation drives around the country; solid waste management units will be installed in all provinces; clean drinking water projects will be launched for provision of clean water; toilets will be set up around the country; sewerage lines will be laid in all cities; and the sanitation system will be improved.
PM Imran Khan on 13th October tweeted that,
“Today I launched our #CleanGreenPakistan campaign - a 4-pronged strategy for next 5 yrs: clean our air, our rivers, our land & make Pak green through tree plantation drive. I want all our nation to be involved, especially youth & children to lead from the front & change people’s mindsets”
Carrying forward the mission and global aim to clean out the garbage and keep our country clean & green with healthy eco-friendly environment. PM Imran Khan urged every citizen beyond the 5 graders to actively participate in this campaign and support one another in keeping every nook and cranny of Pakistan clean and sanitary to promote quality living and sustainability.