JEDDAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasised on Tuesday the urgency of addressing global water scarcity.
Speaking at the One Water Summit, both the leaders highlighted the challenges posed by drought and water resource management and urged collective international action.
Both leaders called for international cooperation to ensure sustainable water management.
PM Shehbaz underscored the devastating impact of water scarcity, particularly in Pakistan.
He said, “Water shortage is the biggest issue in the world. Efforts to improve the water sector are essential.”
Referring to the destruction caused by flash floods in Pakistan, he remarked, “Floods caused devastation in Pakistan, and global measures are needed to address water shortages effectively.”
Meanwhile, expressing his thoughts, the Saudi crown prince said: “We welcome you to the Kingdom”. He described water issues as severe and challenging, stating, “The global community must work together to resolve the water shortage issue.”
The crown prince also mentioned that the conference focused on securing water reserves and combating drought.
– No leniency towards miscreants, vows PM Shehbaz –
Separately, before leaving for KSA, PM Shehbaz vowed that no leniency towards the miscreants could be acceptable.
According to details, the premier presided over the meeting of the newly formed task force in Islamabad to probe the violence that erupted in the federal capital city.
Expressing his thoughts, the premier rued, “The capital was attacked during the visit of the Belarusian president. The extremists had harmed the public buildings.”
“The anti-riot force will be constituted by meeting the international requirements,” he said.
The PM Shehbaz-led government resolved to establish the forensic lab in the Islamabad Safe City.
