In this episode of the Chinar Kay Pattay Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Ashiq Nawaz, Director of Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring at the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency, to discuss the critical issues of waste management and flash floods in Kurram District, particularly in Parachinar.

Key topics include:
Waste management issues in Parachinar and their impact on the local environment and agriculture.
The threat of flash floods in Parachinar City and surrounding areas, and potential solutions to mitigate their damage.
The role of TMA (Tehsil Municipal Administration) and other local authorities in improving waste management and flood control.
The effects of climate change on the Koh-e-Sufaid mountain range and its role in worsening floods.
Initiatives to replace single-use plastics and the business opportunities in waste management.

Whether you’re interested in the environmental challenges facing Kurram District or looking for practical solutions to these issues, this conversation offers valuable insights.


🎙️ Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Trailer
00:01:00 – Early Life, Education, and Current Position
00:02:58 – Waste Management Issues in Parachinar, Kurram
00:13:46 – Impact of Waste on Agriculture and Future Problems in Kurram
00:18:04 – Rainwater, Gutters, Flash Floods in Parachinar City, and Potential Solutions
00:28:13 – TMA's Responsibility in Parachinar
00:35:08 – Plastic Replacement and Ban Initiatives
00:41:07 – Waste Management as a Business, Waste Burning, and Parachinar’s Herbal Resources
01:12:19 – Flash Floods, Their Side Effects, and Climate Change Impact on Koh-e-Sufaid
01:31:58 – Message for the Audience
01:33:52 – Ashiq Nawaz on Chinar Kay Pattay


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