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LAHORE, Aug 27 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that lakes were a symbol of natural beauty and a source of biological diversity.
In her message on World Lake Day, she said that lakes provide abundant water, support rich biodiversity, and ensure a safe environment, while also serving as important tourism destinations.
The CM said that natural lakes in Khushab, Kallar Kahar, and other areas were being preserved and upgraded. She stressed that protecting the natural environment of lakes remains a top priority of the Punjab government.
She said the province was moving ahead with initiatives that promote both tourism development and environmental sustainability.
CM Maryam Nawaz further said that lakes reflect the cultural, environmental, and tourism identity of Punjab, and emphasized that protecting them was a shared responsibility for ensuring a better future.