The Karachi Commissioner’s Tree Plantation Drive, launched by Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Asif Hyder Shah on July 30, aims to plant 200,000 trees by August 31. According to a press release from the Commissioner’s office on Saturday, 26,420 trees were planted in the first four days with the involvement of all Assistant Commissioners and representatives from various organizations. Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi has directed Deputy Commissioners to oversee the campaign, coordinate with participants, and ensure the target is achieved.
A special monitoring system, led by Additional Commissioner I Ghulam Mehdi, has been established to track progress. Commissioner Naqvi has instructed him to guide participants, ensure proper tree care, and support the growth of the newly planted trees. The campaign addresses Karachi’s tree needs and aims to combat climate change.
Assistant Commissioners have been asked to use the Kobo Tool Box app for mapping tree plantations. The Commissioner’s Office released a progress report detailing the number of trees planted in each district: Central (3,456), East (1,922), Keamari (3,107), Korangi (7,780), Malir (5,530), South (3,650), and West (950).
