Report: ANI Correspondent:
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Parliament has won the first Green Mess Award at the main programme of the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq received the award on behalf of the Parliament of Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said it was an honour to receive the award and described it as recognition of Parliament’s commitment to providing a cleaner and better environment for future generations.
He said the journey towards a Green Parliament was not undertaken for awards but out of a sense of responsibility to ensure a clean and sustainable environment for future generations.
Pakistan’s Parliament received the award in recognition of its transition to 100 percent solar energy, introduction of a paperless parliamentary system and other environment-friendly initiatives.
Conference participants also appreciated the use of electronic tablets to digitize parliamentary proceedings in the National Assembly.
The rainwater conservation project at Parliament House was also highlighted as part of the Parliament’s green initiatives.
Participants of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference described Pakistan’s Green Parliament initiative as a model for other parliaments across the Commonwealth.
