Critical Analysis of Environmental Legislations in Pakistan: Exploring the Inclusion and Application of Environmental Ethics and Islamic Injunctions

Abstract

The summary of the environment is air, soil and water which contains the ingredients of biology, chemistry, physics and botany in it.The term environment is used for all the objects which are present in the universe.
The creator has created this universe with perfect balance which reflects through the punctuality and dutifulness of the created objects like the sun, moon, stars, sky, and earth. Human beings have been given the highest rank among the creatures, and thus he made the custodians more accountable for the protection of the environment.
In the present age, we observe the natural and pure environment has been spoiled by the environmental pollution which has dangerous causes in its background; it has become a more serious barrier to the promotion of a clean and green atmosphere.
This research explores the extent to which current environmental laws in Pakistan incorporate principles of environmental ethics in legislations, on sustainability and related Islamic injunctions. By analyzing Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997, and recent constitutional amendments, the paper investigates how these laws integrate environmental ethics, which emphasize the moral responsibility of humans to protect and preserve nature for future generations. The paper further explores the Pakistan environmental laws and Islamic injunctions, to bring out the way how Islamic teachings on environmental stewardship are incorporated into the country's legal framework. It analyzes how these principles in practice play out in real life and provides insight into whether the present laws are adequately working to promote sustainable development, ecological balance, and the duty to protect the environment. Findings taken from the above discussion suggest that although lot of success has been achieved in regarding legality and ethics, still need improvements for the better sustainability and ethical orientation of environmental governance in Pakistan.