Bajaur (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6th Mar, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Bajaur Shahid Ali Khan on Friday planted a sapling at the Governor’s House here on the occasion of the ongoing spring tree plantation drive in the district, setting a target to plant 400,000 saplings during the current season.
Under the Rabi 2026 plantation drive, the district administration has set a target to plant a total of 400,000 saplings across Bajaur with the aim of reducing environmental pollution and promoting a greener environment.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner directed the District Forest Officer and other administrative officials to ensure effective implementation of afforestation drive across the district.
He also directed the relevant authorities to take strict measures to prevent illegal cutting of forests and ensure that legal action is taken against those involved in violations.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Relief) Ashrafuddin, District Forest Officer Bajaur Muhammad Rashid and officials from the forest department were also present on the occasion.