LHC directs LDA to plant trees on high-rises
Pakistan
Court also directs speedy plantation in Changa Manga (Symbolic image: WEF)
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to plant trees on the rooftops of high-rises to offset the impact of smog.
LHC’s Justice Shahid Karim conducted hearing of the petitions filed in the public interest and remarked that extensive tree planting must be undertaken across the Punjab including Lahore.
The high court also directed the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) to honour the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on speedy plantation of trees in Chhanga Manga.
During the hearing the LHC coordinator said a report about plantation in 64 colleges had been sought from the Director of Colleges.
A member of the Finance Commission told the court that 28 territories had been sealed in Kasur district for the first time.
The court adjourned the hearing until June 23.
