Maryam Aurangzeb’s Environmental Reforms Under CM Maryam Nawaz

LAHORE: (Asif Iqbal)- Punjab, once known for the fragrance of its wheat, rice, and mangoes, is today battling smog, waste, and environmental degradation. In these trying times, one leader who has genuinely prioritized environmental protection is Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb.

Maryam Aurangzeb is not only a vocal advocate for environmental sustainability but also a dynamic leader turning vision into action. Under her leadership, initiatives like the “Plant for Pakistan” campaign, “Lungs of Lahore” project, biogas schemes, and the Waste-to-Value program clearly signal that environmental preservation is now at the heart of the Punjab government’s agenda.

Trees, Carbon, and Civic Awareness

For the first time in Punjab’s history, tree plantation has moved beyond ceremonial activity to become a structured and monitored system. Every tree is GPS-mapped, monitored with sensors, and maintained within AI-enabled zones—reflecting Maryam Aurangzeb’s belief in outcomes rather than announcements.
She has involved schoolchildren, gardeners, citizens, and the media in this green mission. Her message—“Every citizen should plant a tree”—has transformed an individual responsibility into a collective movement.

Waste to Value: From Garbage to Energy

Projects such as biogas production from animal waste in Lahore and a 50-megawatt waste-to-energy plant are redefining Punjab’s environmental future. A pilot project producing energy from sacrificial animal waste at a minimal cost is clear proof that with political will, a lack of resources is no obstacle.

Smog Elimination: From Slogan to Strategy

The deployment of smog guns, transition of brick kilns to zigzag technology, and activation of 60 modern AQI stations are no longer mere proposals—they are realities. These are tangible actions addressing long-ignored environmental threats.

Solar, E-Motorbikes, and Carbon Credit Schemes

Under Maryam Aurangzeb’s leadership, environmental conservation is now integrated into economic policy. Subsidies of Rs. 100,000 for electric motorbikes, implementation of carbon credit schemes, and mandatory tree plantation budgets for every housing society underscore a new development paradigm: no project is acceptable without environmental responsibility.

Conclusion: A Green Punjab Built on Action, Not Just Dreams

Maryam Aurangzeb’s vision and actions are not just greening Punjab—they are guiding it toward an environmentally conscious, sustainable, and aware future. Her policies represent a new kind of political and administrative mindset, where environmental stewardship is not a political tool, but a foundational principle.
The time to save our environment is now and under Maryam Aurangzeb’s leadership, Punjab has taken that crucial step forward.