NHMP launches tree-plantation drive

Purpose of the campaign was to motivate people to plant more as trees

Purpose of the campaign was to motivate people to plant more as trees. PHOTO:FILE

LAHORE:
The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has launched a tree plantation campaign “Plant for Pakistan” at the lawn of NHMP Training College Sheikhupura. The NHMP DIG Mehboob Aslam launched the campaign as part of the government’s initiative in maintaining environmental health and overcoming pollution. During the campaign, about 2,500 saplings were planted in training college at the same time by the officials of NHMP, whereas the NHMP has set a target of planting 100,000 trees across the country with an aim to bring about a ‘green revolution’. Addressing on the occasion, DIG Aslam said NH&MP would effectively participate in ensuring healthy environment and social activities for betterment of country as well as to make Pakistan more beautiful in future. He said the purpose of the campaign was to motivate people to plant more as trees keep the environment clean and help make economic gains.  


Published in The Express Tribune, September 16th, 2018.
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