- Advertisement -
MULTAN, Aug 08 (APP):Commissioner Multan Division Maryam Khan on Thursday stressed upon the need of maximum tree plantation to prevent increasing environmental pollution and temperature.
Inaugurating the monsoon tree plantation campaign at Central Jail road by planting a tree here, the Commissioner said that plantation of more than 150 shady trees had been completed at the road while more trees would be planted at others roads of the city. She said that rising environmental pollution and temperature turning into a challenge adding that these issues could be controlled through planting maximum trees.
The Commissioner maintained that more than 125,000 saplings would be planted across the region where special arrangements would be made for taking care of these saplings. She said that all concerned departments have been directed to ensure participation the tree plantation campaign to make it successful.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wasim Hamid Sandhu said that city was being made clean and green through a comprehensive planning. He urged citizens to participate in the campaign and play their individual role for bringing positive changes in the city.
Director General Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), Asif Rauf Khan said that the department was ensuring maximum tree plantation at green belts and parks of the city to make city clean and beautiful. He said that the department was committed to upgrade recreational spots in the city.