CM Punjab Approves Expansion of PHA Network

Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of Parks and Horticulture Authorities in every district of Punjab, with a January 2027 deadline set for setting up the bodies in 20 more districts.

Key points

• While new authorities have been established in 11 others, the PHAs are already functional in 10 districts.
• Authorities briefed the gathering that all Category C parks in Lahore had been restored.
• The session was informed that in the second phase, PHAs will additionally be established in every tehsil of Punjab.
• Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to ensure that trees and flowers are planted in every available vacant space.
• The chief minister directed the authorities to prepare a resource plan for each district and launch phased plantation drives throughout tehsils, cities, towns and villages.

While new authorities have been established in 11 others, the PHAs are already functional in 10 districts. The administration has additionally approved recruitment against 2, 820 technical posts, including managing directors, directors and other technical staff at the district level.

For context, the decision was taken at a session chaired by the chief minister on Friday, where office-holders briefed her on the progress of existing PHAs and intends to expand their operations throughout the province. Islamabad Tree Plantation Campaign Introduced to Rise Greenery.

Meanwhile, the session was informed that in the second phase, PHAs will additionally be established in every tehsil of Punjab.

Notably, the chief minister directed the authorities to prepare a resource plan for each district and launch phased plantation drives throughout tehsils, cities, towns and villages. She additionally ordered monthly aims for seasonal flower plantations and asked for key performance indicators for PHA authorities.

Meanwhile, the session decided to establish in-house nurseries in every district to provide plants at affordable costs for plantation drives and seasonal floral displays.

It additionally approved the design of PHA food courts and planned uniform branding for PHA staff and vehicles.

Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to ensure that trees and flowers are planted in every available vacant space. She additionally called on standardised planters and flowerpots throughout cities in the province. DRAP Launches Sindhi Animated Video on Medicine Side-Effect Reporting.

Authorities briefed the gathering that all Category C parks in Lahore had been restored. Each PHA has been assigned targets for improving the urban landscape, beautifying parks and rehabilitating green belts.

They remarked standardised plantation aims would be implemented in each district according to seasonal requirements. Bougainvillea has been planted along Khayaban-I-Jinnah, bamboo along Atta Bakhsh Road and amaltas trees along other roads. Three varieties of marigolds are additionally being grown throughout the province.

In practice, the session was additionally informed that orders had been issued for PHA staff working at residences to return to their offices.

"I want every city, town and village to be adorned with trees and plants and filled with the fragrance of flowers, " the chief minister remarked.

She continued that plantation is beneficial not only for the environment but additionally for human health, saying tree planting is a virtuous act and helps mitigate the effects of climate change. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around CM Punjab Approves Expansion of PHA Network point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.