Islamabad: Zong, a leading information services and technology company in Pakistan, has announced a partnership with the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) for a major tree plantation drive across Islamabad. This initiative, part of Zong's Green and Low Carbon Initiatives, aims to address environmental challenges by enhancing the city's green spaces.

According to Zong Pakistan, the agreement was formalized at a ceremony held at Zong Headquarters, where the drive was inaugurated with the planting of the first sapling by key figures from both organizations, including Syed Abrar Hussain, Director General of Pak-EPA, and Nabila Yazdani, Head of Corporate Communications, Brand, and Sustainability at Zong. The initiative plans to plant approximately 3,500 indigenous trees in designated areas of Islamabad.

Nabila Yazdani stated that the drive reflects Zong's commitment to sustainability and collaboration with national stakeholders to create long-term environmental impacts. Syed Abrar Hussain highlighted that the partnership showcases how public-private collaborations can effectively address environmental challenges, improving the city's green infrastructure and providing benefits for air quality, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

The partnership will also include public awareness campaigns to encourage community participation and promote environmental stewardship. These efforts aim to deliver long-term benefits such as carbon sequestration and mitigation of the urban heat island effect, underscoring the importance of collective action for sustainable urban development.

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