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The Water Resources Regulation provides for the form of applications for water use permit, including the permit to take, dam or otherwise use water, discharge water or waste or for water investigation. The forms for the applications, permits, and various fees are appended as schedules of the Regulation
The Act governs the prevention, abatement and control of environmental contamination, in accordance with the fourth goal of the National Goals and Directive Principles of the Constitution. A person discharging, emitting or depositing contaminants into the environment may apply for a license for these purposes. However, if the discharge, emission or deposit of the environmental contaminant constitutes a clear, present or major danger to public health, safety or welfare, the immediate cessation thereof may be ordered.
The petition challenges the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of a signal free corridor (freeway) project in Lahore for being an inadequate, incompetent, unsubstantiated and biased appraisal of the Project which does not satisfy the guidelines for the preparation of an EIA. Expounding on the right to life, environmental justice and sustainable development, the court set aside the EIA.
Pakistan's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution broadly articulates the major challenges faced by the country, which are likely to intensify in the future as a result of climate-induced variability and natural disasters. Actions are already underway for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation by way of managing disasters and building resilience capacities are also enunciated. These actions represent Pakistan’s contribution to the global effort towards meeting the ultimate UNFCCC objectives and stabilizing the concentration of GHG emissions into the atmosphere.
In its Updated Nationally Determined Contributions 2021, Pakistan intends to set a cumulative conditional target of overall 50% reduction of its projected emissions by 2030, with 15% from the country’s own resources and 35% subject to provision of international grant finance that would require USD 101 billion just for energy transition. To reach the target, Pakistan aims to shift to 60% renewable energy, and 30% electric vehicles by 2030 and completely ban imported coal.
The vision for the National Power Policy of 2013 is that Pakistan will develop the most efficient and consumer centric power generation, transmission and distribution system that meets the needs of its population and boosts its economy in a sustainable and affordable manner. It sets nine (9) goals to achieve the long-term vision of the power sector and overcome its challenges.
The Act established the Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies. The Act mandates the council to, among others, acquire, develop and disseminate techniques and processes for promotion and propagation of alternative and renewable energy techniques, establish facilities and expertise for developing suitable technologies to produce materials, devices and appliances in the fields of alternative and renewable energy sources, organize research and development in the fields of alternative, new and renewable energy technologies.
The goal of the National Forest Policy is the expansion of national coverage of forests, protected areas, natural habitats and green areas for restoration of ecological functions and maximizing economic benefits while meeting Pakistan’s obligations to international agreements related to forests. It also discusses the different policy objectives, as well as policy measures towards expanding forest cover and curbing deforestation and promoting conservation.
The National Rangeland Policy envisions that rangelands of Pakistan are managed to potential productivity level, contributing significantly to improve living conditions of the dependent communities towards enhancement of livestock share in national economy besides maintaining ecological functions and mitigating impacts of climate change and loss of biodiversity.
The National Food Security Policy of Pakistan envisions a "food secure Pakistan." Its mission is to ensure a modern and efficient food production and distribution system that can best contribute towards food security and nutrition, in terms of availability, access, utilization and stability. The Policy sets out the guiding principles of its strategic framework, as well as the four pillars of food security including; availability, accessibility, utilization and stability while highlighting key issues and suggesting policy interventions.