ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday continued pressing the government over the large-scale felling of trees in Islamabad, expressing dissatisfaction with responses given in the National Assembly a day earlier. Read More: Plant a tree, secure Pakistan’s tomorrow: President Zardari PPP lawmaker Shazia Marri said the issue had been raised in the NA […]
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Climate minister condemns Shakarparian tree felling, vows strict action
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik visited the Shakarparian site near Lok Virsa on Tuesday, calling the systematic felling of fully grown trees “unacceptable” and warning of strict legal action where environmental laws have been violated. Read More: Climate minister warns of fragmenting global order Speaking at the site, Dr Malik acknowledged public outrage […]
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 […]
Civil-military leaders attend parade in Islamabad to mark Pakistan Day
Celebrations of Pakistan Day 2019 began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad, near Shakarparian hills. Civil-military leaders along with a large number of foreign dignitaries attended the display of military might in Islamabad. Chief guest President Dr Arif Alvi ,Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chairman Joint Chiefs […]