PHA plants 8,935 trees

LAHORE To widening the roads on both sides of the Lahore canal for addressing the traffic load, Parks and Horticulture Authority Lahore rooted out about 568 trees after getting the permission from Lahore High Court. Supreme Court of Pakistan directed the Parks and Horticulture Authority for replanting the four fold more trees at the alternate places. By obeying the Supreme Court order, Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif directed the Authority for planting the 5680 against 568 trees. But the Horticulture Authority has planted 8,935 trees of different kinds (16 fold more) to maintain the clean atmosphere of the area, says a press release.

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