Miyawaki forest revitalized, more trees planted

MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Jul, 2026) The Horticulture Agency Multan has completed the revitalization of a Miyawaki forest on Nawabpur Road and planted more than 70 shade trees along Shujaabad Road as part of its ongoing drive to expand the city's green cover.

Managing Director (MD) Horticulture Agency Multan Syed Waseem Hassan reviewed the plantation activities during visits to Multan-Vehari Road, Multan Avenue, Siwra Chowk and Head Muhammadwala-Nawabpur Road and issued necessary directions for further promotion of urban forestation and beautification initiatives.

Speaking on the occasion, Syed Waseem Hassan said the agency was committed to making Multan a greener and more beautiful city, adding that urban forestation had become an urgent need in view of growing environmental challenges.

He said shade trees were being planted along green belts and roadsides to improve the city's environment and provide relief to citizens. The plantation drive from Northern Bypass to Sahu Chowk would also be completed soon, he added.

The MD stressed the importance of planting indigenous tree species in the city and said a vigorous plantation campaign would be launched in August.

He urged citizens to actively participate in the plantation drive and plant at least one tree as their contribution towards creating a greener, healthier and more sustainable Multan.