Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says government is not allowing any infrastructure project to move forward unless it takes into account climate resilience, public health, and environmental protection.

He was addressing an event jointly organized by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics in Islamabad today.

The Minister said that government recognizes the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and is actively investing in solar, wind, and green hydrogen technologies as part of its transition to cleaner energy.

Ahsan Iqbal said that the restoration of mangroves in coastal areas of Pakistan is underway and green parks are also being developed in cities.