LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed has said according to the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the process of tree plantation was being carried out throughout the country to eliminate the environmental pollution.
The minister expressed these views while planting a tree at Pakistan International Airline (PIA) Park Murree on Wednesday. Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Asif Mehmood and other officials were also present on the occasion.
Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed said, “Environmental pollution can be controlled if we pursue the slogan ‘Har Bashar Do Shajar’ in real sense.” The minister said that the saplings planted must be taken care of till they became strong trees.
“Making the Prime Minister’s ‘Clean and Green Campaign successful is our joint responsibility and everybody should play role in planting as many trees as possible,” he added.
He pointed out that Pakistan ranks in the top ten countries most affected by climate change. Commenting on the plantation drive, he said, “We have started the process of planting more trees to make the country green. We are doing it for our future generation”, the minister added.
He also highlighted the importance of the tree plantation campaign and lauded the performance of Tiger Force volunteers.
Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed was informed that 60,000 new plants would be planted in Murree during the current monsoon tree-plantation campaign.
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