By Sudhir Ahmad Afridi
KHYBER: A monsoon tree plantation campaign has been launched in Khyber district as part of Independence Day celebrations, with officials setting a target of planting 30,000 saplings to promote a greener and healthier environment.
The campaign, organized by the Khyber Forest Department, aims to link the national celebrations with practical environmental action. So far, around 11,000 saplings have been planted.
Deputy Commissioner Khyber Shahid Ali, Naveed Ahmed Afridi, brother of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, Additional Deputy Commissioner Shahabuddin Khan, DFO Muhammad Zahid Mehsud, Assistant Commissioner Jamrud Salman Hashtam, Additional Assistant Commissioner Naseemullah Shah and other officials and community representatives attended the plantation event.
Participants planted saplings and pledged to expand tree cover, promote forests and help reduce environmental pollution across the district.
Speakers said every sapling represented more than a tree, describing it as a promise of cleaner air, shade, a healthier environment and a better future for coming generations.
