ISLAMABAD: The government moved to quell public outrage on Friday as Climate Change Minister Dr Musadiq Malik defended the recent chopping of thousands of trees in the federal capital, claiming the exercise targeted non-native paper mulberry species linked to severe allergies. He said around 29,000 paper mulberry trees had been removed in accordance with earlier […]
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Tree cutting limited to paper mulberry, claims Islamabad admin
The administration in Islamabad on Friday asserted that the ongoing tree-cutting campaign was targeted at paper mulberry trees, saying they were causing health issues in the federal capital. The development emerged during a meeting chaired by Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik, where he reviewed environmental protection measures and the preservation […]
Massive tree cutting leaves Shakarparian ‘bald and barren’ amid CDA claims
ISLAMABAD: Shakarparian, one of Islamabad’s most scenic green belts, has been left largely barren after massive tree cutting, sparking concern among residents and environmentalists. Four patches near Lok Virsa, collectively spanning around 15 acres, now appear “bald and exposed,” with the once-thick forest cleared, revealing the Expressway and surrounding areas. Read More: NA committee perturbed […]