New parks are being developed in Sargodha, Multan, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi among other urban centres
Lahore: (Urdu Point / Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 5 March 2019).y2026). Punjab The Horticulture Authority (PHA) is working on a plan to expand the green cover of the district by creating new parks across it PunjabDirector General Raja Mansoor Ahmed said on Thursday.
New parks are being developed in Sargodha, Multan, Faisalabad and Rawalpindiamong other urban centers. Separately, new parks and expansion of green cover are being planned for cities recently added to the jurisdiction of the PHA, including Gang, Rahim Yar Khan, Khoshab, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Dens, Gujarat, Gillum, Mori, Khanewal and Muzaffargarh.
He added that this is being done in addition to the rehabilitation and beautification of existing facilities in these cities.
PHA has also expanded the ‘Adopt-a-Park’ scheme – which was first launched in Lahore – To other cities throughout the governorate.
Under this scheme, individuals and organizations can adopt a garden of their choice and take responsibility for its maintenance.
Mr. Ahmed stressed that the authority is committed to ensuring cleanliness and greenness Punjabwith special emphasis on remote areas. prime minister Maryam Nawaz He added that he particularly focused on beautifying cities.
At the same time, a meeting of the executive directors of… Sargodha and Multan Horticulture agencies were held on Thursday. The meeting, chaired by Additional Director General Mirza Walid Baig, reviewed the performance of the two agencies and discussed ways to improve the horticultural landscape in the two cities. Mr. Page also directed agencies to identify ways to achieve financial self-sustainability, consistent with provincial policies governmentvision.