Plant for Pakistan campaign: 10 locations identified for afforestation

LAHORE : Ten key locations were identified for a large-scale afforestation under the ‘Plant for Pakistan’ drive in a meeting chaired by Secretary Minerals Pervez Iqbal on Wednesday.

Additional Secretary Mines Naeemullah Bhatti, Managing Director Punjab Mineral Development Corporation Khalid Kharl, and Director Environment M Aftab also attended the meeting in which it was decided that the campaign will officially commence on March 21 with tree plantation at schools and hospitals under the Mines Labour Welfare framework.

All attached departments of the Minerals Department are actively contributing to this initiative.

The Secretary Minerals will inaugurate the campaign by planting a tree at a designated sand lease area near Saggian Bridge.

Addressing the meeting, Pervez Iqbal said environmental protection and building a greener Pakistan are our top priorities. He said the ‘Plant for Pakistan’ campaign is a testament to this commitment, through which we aim to plant trees across the province on a massive scale.

All attached departments of the Minerals Department, schools, hospitals, and mining contractors are actively participating in this initiative. We view this campaign not merely as a one-day activity but as a permanent mission to ensure a healthier environment for future generations, he maintained.

Additionally, all mining contractors across Punjab will enthusiastically participate in the campaign to promote afforestation province-wide. This initiative reflects the government of Punjab’s resolve toward environmental improvement and aligns with the Department of Minerals’ efforts to build a greener and healthier Pakistan.