Lahore
\nTo combat climate change, Zong 4G, the country\u2019s leading telecommunication and digital company, has initiated a tree plantation drive in collaboration with Hands to develop an urban forest in Lahore.
\nThe plantation drive was attended by Rana Shahid Tabasum, Divisional Forest Officer, Lahore, Amir Naseem, Executive Manager, Central Punjab, HANDS, Zong 4G volunteers; and other representatives of government departments.
\nZong\u2019s volunteers have stepped up to plant more than 700 evergreen and fruit trees in the Wildlife Parkas part of the company\u2019s commitment to creating a greener and safer environment for futuregenerations of the country. The plantation campaign aims to develop the urban forests to fight the on-going environmental concern of smogand climate changes that have impacted Lahore.
\nPakistan has been hit hard by the worst effects of climate change, including rapidly rising temperatures and, most recently, widespread flooding. One of the first lines of defence against the climate crisis is the planting of trees, especially native trees. Zong 4G is working towards improving the environmental sustainability of the country, one tree at a time,
\nEmphasizing the need to protect and conserve the environment,the official spokesperson of Zong4G said, \u201cAs a responsible corporate citizen of Pakistan, Zong 4G is committed to helping advance the country\u2019s Sustainability Development Goals. The tree plantation drive is one facet of our mission to help bring about an environmentally sustainable Pakistan and a better-shaped future that makes a difference in people\u2019s lives, communities, and on our planet.\u201d
\nCommenting on the partnership, Amir Naseem, Executive Manager, Central Punjab, HANDS said, \u201cPakistan is in dire need of environmental sustainability efforts. We thank Pakistan\u2019s leading telecom company, Zong 4G, for sharing our vision to help protect and save the environment. Through consistent and sustained efforts, we can help fight climate change\u201d
\nOther than leading the digital transformation in the country, Zong 4G is also leading on the sustainability front in the telecom industry. The brand stays committed to social empowerment and the preservation of the environment, creating a better tomorrow foryounger generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lahore To combat climate change, Zong 4G, the country\u2019s leading telecommunication and digital company, has initiated a tree plantation drive in collaboration with Hands to develop an urban forest in Lahore. The plantation drive was attended by Rana Shahid Tabasum, Divisional Forest Officer, Lahore, Amir Naseem, Executive Manager, Central Punjab, HANDS, Zong 4G volunteers; and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":302448,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-302431","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n