MULTAN: The Horticulture Agency Multan has completed the restoration of a Miyawaki forest on Nawabpur Road and planted more than 70 shade trees along Shujaabad Road as part of its ongoing efforts to increase the city’s green cover.
Managing Director of the Horticulture Agency, Syed Waseem Hassan, inspected plantation work at Multan-Vehari Road, Multan Avenue, Siwra Chowk, and Head Muhammadwala-Nawabpur Road, where he reviewed progress and issued directions to further strengthen urban forestation and city beautification initiatives.
Speaking during the visit, Hassan said the agency was committed to making Multan a greener and more attractive city, adding that urban forestation has become increasingly important in the face of growing environmental challenges.
He said shade trees are being planted along green belts and roadsides to improve the urban environment and provide relief to residents during hot weather. He added that the plantation drive from Northern Bypass to Sahu Chowk will also be completed soon.
The managing director emphasized the importance of planting indigenous tree species and announced that a large-scale plantation campaign will begin in August.
He also appealed to citizens to actively support the campaign by planting at least one tree to help build a greener, healthier and more sustainable Multan.
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