The Karachi Commissioner’s Tree Plantation Drive, launched by Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Asif Hyder Shah on July 30, is well underway with the goal of planting 200,000 trees by August 31. In the initial four days, a total of 26,420 trees were planted, with active participation from all Assistant Commissioners and various organizations. Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi has directed Deputy Commissioners to oversee the campaign, coordinate with involved parties, and ensure the achievement of the planting target.
The Commissioner’s Office has established a special monitoring system led by Additional Commissioner I Ghulam Mehdi, who maintains communication with all Assistant Commissioners and organizations. He has been tasked with guiding participants, ensuring the care of the planted trees, and supporting their growth. To map the tree plantations, Assistant Commissioners have been instructed to use the Kobo Tool Box app.
A report from the Commissioner’s Office details the campaign’s progress, listing 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). This initiative aims to address Karachi’s need for greenery and tackle climate change challenges.
