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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz approves parks and horticulture authorities and 2,820 technical posts
The plan aims to expand green spaces, restore parks and set up nurseries across the province.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved the creation of Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHAs) in every district and the recruitment of 2,820 technical posts, dailytimes.com.pk reported on Oct 9.
Officials said PHAs already operate in 10 districts and have been set up in another 11, with a target to establish them in 20 more districts by Jan 2027 and eventually in every tehsil.
The meeting also ordered the launch of phased plantation drives, the establishment of district nurseries, a uniform branding scheme for staff and vehicles, and a return of remote workers to offices.
Maryam Nawaz highlighted that planting trees supports environmental protection, human health and climate‑change resilience.
Key facts
- Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz approved PHAs in every district and 2,820 technical posts (dailytimes.com.pk)
- PHAs currently operate in 10 districts and have been established in another 11 (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The deadline to add PHAs in 20 more districts is January 2027 (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Maryam Nawaz approves PHAs across Punjab, 2,820 technical posts”
