Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, has taken strict notice of the reported cutting of trees inside the premises of an agricultural college after videos and photographs of the incident circulated widely on social media. Expressing strong displeasure, Sarfraz Bugti termed the alleged tree cutting a violation of environmental protection principles and contrary to […]
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LHC warns of action against PHA officials over tree-cutting
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the cutting of trees along the canal and warned of registering cases against the responsible officials of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA). Justice Shahid Karim was hearing petitions related to smog, environmental issues, and water management when the matter came up, highlighting […]
Climate minister defended CDA as Islamabad tree-cutting draws criticism
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 […]
LHC takes strict notice of tree cutting
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the cutting of trees in the city and indicated that criminal cases may be registered against the concerned officers of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) for cutting trees near Doctors Hospital. Justice Shahid Karim, while hearing petitions related to smog mitigation, summoned the […]
Interior minister seeks report on Shakarparian tree cutting
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has taken notice of large-scale tree cutting in the Shakarparian area, H-8, and along Park Road in Islamabad. The minister expressed concern after media reports highlighted the removal of trees and has requested a detailed report from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on the matter. Read More: Massive tree cutting leaves Shakarparian ‘bald and barren’ […]
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 […]
Sindh High Court Seeks Detailed Report on Tree Cutting
KARACHI: The Director General (DG) Parks informed the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday that a detailed reply regarding the cutting of trees along Shara-e-Faisal is being submitted to the court today. During the hearing, a division bench of the SHC resumed proceedings on a petition filed against the large-scale chopping of trees on Karachi’s […]
Rehman urges UN to introduce universal laws to protect, restore ecosystem
ISLAMABAD: Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Chairman Senator A Rehman Malik, also a former interior minister, has urged the United Nations to introduce international laws for the restoration of ecosystem and asked the government of Pakistan to declare illegal cutting down of trees as a criminal offence. Delivering keynote address at a webinar on […]