PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is planting 10 lakh (1 million) saplings across the province today, March 23, 2026. This massive single-day drive marks Pakistan Day with a significant environmental milestone.
Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah chaired a high-level review meeting to finalize arrangements for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tree plantation campaign-2026. Consequently, the provincial administration now aims to plant 2.08 crore (20.8 million) trees this season. This initiative continues the “Green Pakistan” vision of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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“The public must plant their share,” the chief secretary stated during the session. He emphasized that Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi wants a sustainable increase in forest cover.
To reach the single-day goal, the Forest Department is planting 982,417 saplings. Meanwhile, educational institutions and government organizations are contributing 92,732 plants. Furthermore, the Forest Department is planting 55 lakh (5.5 million) trees for the seasonal target. Additionally, the government is providing 1.53 crore (15.3 million) saplings free of charge to farmers and civil society.
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The campaign uses a digital edge to ensure transparency. Specifically, a dedicated mobile application allows citizens to upload photos of their trees. A central control room then monitors these entries in real-time. Moreover, authorities use specialized software and live video to track progress on a digital dashboard.
The Secretary of the Forest Department confirmed that nurseries have completed the delivery of saplings to all districts. Therefore, the drive began at dawn and will continue until workers plant the final sapling. Finally, students, community members, and law enforcement personnel are all joining this collective effort for a “Green and Prosperous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.”
