Rawal Lake Cleanup Reveals Hazardous Waste, Pollution Rising

Islamabad – During a recent cleanup drive at Rawal Lake, officials from the Pakistan Environment Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) discovered hazardous waste including used syringes, hospital waste, and significant amounts of plastic along the shoreline. The initiative, conducted with volunteers and local partners on World Environment Day, highlighted the severe risks to both the lake’s ecosystem and public health. Authorities emphasized the urgent need for sustained environmental protection measures to prevent further contamination and raise awareness about proper medical and plastic waste disposal. How will Islamabad tackle this growing environmental crisis in its key water reservoir?