The Peoples Government assigned high priority to environmental protection and pollution control. It established a number of programmes to combat environmental issues in an effective manner. The Peoples Government upgraded the Environment Ministry with a full time Minister. A comprehensive Environmental Protection Act introduced in 1996 established the authority of Environmental Protection Agency to set and enforce National Environmental Quality Standards.

The Peoples Government placed afforestation at the top of its agenda. During 1995-96 alone 72.9 million trees on 158,434 acres were planted as part of Peoples Government's afforestation programme.

The tackle the problems of pollution and to educate the public of its importance to Pakistan Environment Education was introduced in schools and environmental education was fully disseminated through radio and T.V. NGOs were fully supported in their environmental programmes and the Government provided financial support for their efforts.

The Pakistan Peoples Party renews and reiterates its commitment to the environmental cause.