Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has expressed confidence that Islamabad will become Pakistan's first plastic-free city.

He said this during a meeting with a delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Traders Association in Islamabad today.

The Minister of State said elimination of plastic would not only enhance the beauty of the federal capital but also significantly reduce environmental pollution.

He urged citizens to avoid the use of plastic bags and adopt environment-friendly alternatives.

Talal Chaudhry said the Plastic-Free Islamabad campaign would be made successful with the cooperation and suggestions of the business community and citizens.

The Traders Association assured its full support for the government's measures aimed at making Islamabad a plastic-free city.