LAHORE:
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz appealed to the people on the eve of the International Day of Forests to become a part of the Plant for Pakistan campaign.
In a message, she said the earth provides us life, food and livelihood, stressing that the planted trees should also be looked after.
“Plant a tree so that humans can breathe freely, the environment can be purged of the toxic air and the land of Punjab should be further beautified and become green. Plant a tree and do away with the hazards of smog,” she stated.
She said free saplings were being distributed during the campaign and the students should lead it.
For the first time, the plantation record will be maintained through QR code and GIS technology.
“I appeal to all the citizens of Punjab to plant trees. Children should plant trees in the name of their parents and parents in the name of their children.”
The CM urged the industrialists, businessmen, labourers, farmers, doctors and media persons to participate in the campaign adding that the educational institutions should also join the initiative to give a new life to the homeland.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated the campaign by planting a sapling.
She said on the occasion that the reason behind climate change was the decrease in forests.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 22nd, 2024.
