Rawalpindi Horticulture Agency Expands Tree Plantation Drive in City Graveyards

The Horticulture Agency in Rawalpindi is continuing a tree plantation campaign in graveyards across the city, aiming to enhance greenery and improve the urban environment, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.

The agency said plantation activities are being carried out under the direction of its managing director, Ahmed Hassan Ranjha, with horticulture teams identifying suitable locations within cemeteries for new tree planting. Officials said the initiative is intended both to beautify graveyard surroundings and contribute to broader efforts to expand green cover in the city.

Urban greening initiatives have become an increasing focus for municipal authorities in Pakistani cities, as officials look to address environmental concerns including air quality and rising urban temperatures. Graveyards, which often occupy substantial tracts of land within cities, have been identified by some local agencies as suitable sites for additional tree cover.

The Horticulture Agency did not specify the total number of trees planted so far under the campaign or a timeline for its completion. Further details on the scope of the initiative are expected to be released as the plantation drive continues.