ISLAMABAD: Pakistan joins the world community today in observing the 10th Earth Hour 2017 between 8.30 to 9.30pm local time.
The Earth Hour, celebrated every year around the world, is aimed at creating awareness for energy conservation, climate change and global warming. People around the world demonstrate their concern about future of the planet by turning out their lights for one hour.
A ceremony will be held at the Parliament House at eight tonight in connection with Earth Hour.
In a message on the eve of Earth Hour, Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani said this movement is an attempt at protecting the environment and by small steps like these, we aim to create the world with a better environment.
He said the Parliament of Pakistan is glad to be a part of the Earth Hour movement which will see its tenth year this year.
WWF-Pakistan will hold special events to commemorate Earth Hour at National Assembly, Islamabad, Frere Hall Karachi and Emporium Mall Lahore.
Non-essential lights in 40 landmark buildings in Karachi, including the Chief Minister House, Quaid’s mausoleum, Karachi Airport and Expo Centre will be turned off for an hour on this day.
