Pakistan Green Party facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pakistan Green Party پاکستان گرین پارٹی
Chairman	Liaquat Ali Shaikh
Secretary-General	Muhammad Gulfam
Karachi Division Leader	Faheem Ahmed Khan
Larkana Division Leader	Muhammad Khurusheed
Youth Leader	Saima Gul
Founded	April 28, 2002 (2002-04-28)
Youth wing	Pakistan Young Greens
Ideology	Green politics Grassroots democracy Multiculturalism
Regional affiliation	Asia Pacific Greens Federation
International affiliation	Global Greens
Colors	Green and Yellow
Slogan	"Politics for the next generation"
Senate	0 / 100
National Assembly	Assembly dissolved
Election symbol
Sunflower
Party flag
Political parties

The Pakistan Green Party (Urdu: پاکستان گرین پارٹی), also known as the Pakistan Greens, is a political party in Pakistan. It focuses on ideas like protecting the environment and making society fair for everyone. The party was started on April 28, 2002. Today, its leader is Liaquat Ali Shaikh.

What the Green Party Believes In

The Pakistan Green Party has ten main ideas that guide what they do. These ideas are very similar to what other green parties around the world believe. They want to make Pakistan a better place for people and the planet.

Making Decisions Together

• Grassroots democracy: This means that ordinary people should have a big say in how decisions are made. It's about power coming from the people, not just from a few leaders.

Fairness for Everyone

• Social justice and equal opportunity: The party believes that everyone should be treated fairly. They want all people to have the same chances to succeed in life, no matter who they are.
• Gender equity: This means that boys and girls, men and women, should be treated equally. They should have the same rights and opportunities.
• Respect for diversity: The party values all kinds of people and cultures. They believe that different backgrounds and ideas make society stronger.

Protecting Our Planet

• Ecological wisdom (ecosophy): This is about understanding how nature works and living in a way that protects the Earth. It means being smart about how we use our planet's resources.
• Sustainability: This idea means meeting our needs today without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It's about making sure the Earth stays healthy for a long, long time.

Living Peacefully

• Non-violence: The Pakistan Green Party believes in solving problems without fighting or hurting anyone. They promote peaceful ways to make changes.

Strong Communities and Economy

• Decentralization of authority: This means giving more power to local communities instead of keeping all the power in one central government. It helps people solve their own local problems.
• Community-based economics and economic justice: The party wants local communities to have more control over their money and resources. They also want to make sure that everyone has enough to live comfortably and fairly.

Being Responsible

• Personal and global responsibility: This means that each person has a duty to act in a way that helps their community and the world. It's about thinking about how our actions affect others and the environment.