ISLAMABAD: Pakistani-Canadian actor and television presenter Juggun Kazim has called on tourists to protect the natural environment of Nathia Gali after expressing concern over widespread littering during a family visit to the hill station.
In a video shared on her official Instagram account on Tuesday, Kazim criticised visitors for leaving plastic waste along hiking trails, urging the public to dispose of their garbage responsibly instead of abandoning it in scenic areas.
What concerns did Juggun Kazim raise?
Kazim said she was disappointed by the amount of litter visible at multiple tourist locations in Nathia Gali, questioning why visitors failed to carry their waste to designated disposal points.
She described the condition of the area’s hiking trails as unacceptable and appealed to tourists to take greater responsibility for preserving Pakistan’s natural landscapes.
How did she link littering to environmental challenges?
The television presenter said irresponsible disposal of waste contributes to broader environmental problems, including climate change and ecological degradation.
She urged people to recognize their responsibility in protecting the environment, saying natural landscapes should be preserved rather than polluted by human activity.
What message did she share with tourists?
Accompanying the video, Kazim urged visitors to leave tourist destinations clean after their trips.
She encouraged travellers to take home not only their memories and photographs but also the waste they generate, emphasizing that environmental protection is a shared public responsibility.
Her remarks have renewed attention to waste management and environmental conservation at Pakistan’s popular tourist destinations, where authorities and environmental groups have repeatedly urged visitors to adopt responsible tourism practices.