Pak-EPA held a technical discussion session with World Bank experts Mr. Shafick Hossain (Senior Environmental Specialist) and Dr. Waqas Ahmed Khan (Air Quality Specialist) on upcoming projects to improve air quality in Islamabad/ICT.
The discussion covered the technical, logistical and human resource requirements for building a modern, state-of-the-art, environmentally sound capital city. It concluded with two main objectives:

• Strengthening air quality monitoring, including the fixed and mobile monitoring network and equipment
• Comprehensive capacity building, covering staff training and skills development, laboratory strengthening, and data management and analysis

Timelines for the project's PC-1 were also discussed, with preparation targeted by December. The final scope of the project will be settled after further meetings.
The World Bank team also visited Pak-EPA's mobile and fixed monitoring stations to review the current setup first-hand.
Pak-EPA remains committed to cleaner air and a healthier environment for the people of Islamabad.