Gilgit-Baltistan announces ban on use of plastic bags from Jan 1
Pakistan
Gilgit-Baltistan announces ban on use of plastic bags from Jan 1
GILGIT (Web Desk) - The Gilgit-Baltistan government announced to ban use of plastic bags across the from Jan 1, 2023.
GB Chief Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani, in a statement, said a campaign in this regard to create awareness is in full swing.
Magistrates paying visits to shops and markets in Gilgit are motivating businessmen to avoid use of polythene shoppers to avoid pollution. He said action will be taken against those who violate the order administration.
He pointed out that under a pilot project, use of polythene is ban in Gilgit and it will be extended to other districts phase wise.
