KARACHI: The commencement of a tree plantation campaign of the Horticulture Society of Pakistan ‘Plants4Pakistan’ in collaboration with Pakistan Defence Housing Authority took place at the A.K. Khan Park on Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue on Saturday.

The park received over 150 saplings of Sukh Chain, Paras Peepal, lignum and Casurina plants, expected to do well with the non-conducive growing conditions on the park premises. The rare factor of this activity was active participation from the youth group The Tree Club.

Expressing satisfaction on the growing activism and love for nature, especially by the members of The Tree Club, HSP chairman Kaleem Farooqi thanked the participants for attending the event. He said his activity was a continued commitment of the HSP tribe for transforming the country into a green garden. He recalled the contribution of HSP’s founder, the late A.K. Khan, who contributed enormously to promote this love for nature.

Retired commodore Ashfaq Baig Mirza, general secretary of the HSP, reaffirmed on behalf of the HSP to support any effort for the wellbeing of nature.

Director for horticultural, DHA, Col Tauqeer Mahmood also spoke.

Published in Dawn, October 1st, 2018