50k marigolds to be planted in Multan

Preparations also under way for Jashn-e-Baharan in March

MULTAN:

The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) decided to plant 50,000 Marigold flowers at parks and green belts of the city during the first week of November. Talking to the media on Sunday, PHA spokesman Jalaluddin said that the PHA administration used to plant seasonal flowers in the city every three months, introducing the city to different kinds of the flowers.

The spokesman said that around 20,000 flower pots were being prepared at PHA nurseries, while used pots would also be made part of the flower plantation drive. Jalal also said that arrangements were started to organize a flower exhibition in December, under the vision to beautify the city and offer the best recreational activity to families. He stated that flowers of over 12 colours and 20 species would be displayed during the exhibition. He added that parks and green were also included in the project.

Additionally, advance arrangements were underway to organize Jashan-e-Baharan in March 2023. He said that different events, a flower show and competitive games would be organized during the festival.

The district administration would also add different events during Jashan-e-Baharan to attract visitors.

On the other hand, rehabilitation work was continued at different parks of the city to restore recreational activities at parks. Jalal said that special focus was being paid to missing facilities at parks in order to attract members of the public. He also maintained that Director General PHA Syed Shafqat Raza was focusing on development projects at parks and green belts to make the city clean and beautiful.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 17^th, 2022.