Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi, officially inaugurated the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Spring Plantation Campaign 2026. He launched the drive by planting a sapling at the Chief Minister House in Peshawar today. This campaign marks a major step toward environmental sustainability in the province.
The provincial government has set a massive target for this season. They plan to plant over 20 million saplings during the current drive. According to the official briefing, two major programs will drive this effort:
- The Upscaling Green Pakistan Program will contribute 18.3 million plants.
- The Billion Tree Afforestation Support Program will add 2.48 million plants.
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Mega Plantation Event on March 23
The government plans a Mega Plantation Event for March 23. The goal is to plant more than one million trees in a single day. Officials want to ensure full participation from youth, students, and the general public. This event aims to turn tree planting into a collective national movement.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi emphasized that forest growth is a top priority for the PTI government. He stated that effective policies have already significantly increased the province’s forest cover. The government is following a comprehensive strategy to improve the environment.
Afridi noted that forests are essential to fight growing environmental challenges. He urged the public to view plantation as a permanent national habit rather than a temporary task.
A Call for Public Participation
The Chief Minister highlighted that government efforts need public support to succeed. He called upon all sectors of society to participate actively in the KP Spring Plantation Campaign 2026. “We must provide a better and safer environment for future generations,” Sohail Afridi remarked. He believes this campaign will be a milestone for environmental stability in Pakistan.
