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PHA orders city-specific plantation across Punjab

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LAHORE: The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) has directed district horticulture agencies across the province to develop plantation plans tailored to local climate, soil conditions and urban landscaping requirements.
District agencies will select suitable plants based on local weather, soil quality, water availability, urban infrastructure and landscaping needs.
The authority will also introduce uniform planters and flowerpots along roads, footpaths and green belts across Punjab’s cities to create a more consistent appearance in urban landscapes.

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LAHORE: The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) has directed district horticulture agencies across the province to develop plantation plans tailored to local climate, soil conditions and urban landscaping requirements.

PHA Director General Ahmad Usman Javaid announced the policy during a virtual meeting with managing directors of district agencies on Wednesday. He said the authority would prioritise indigenous and climate-suitable species, including Amaltas, Neem and Bougainvillea, to improve urban greenery.

Originally published by Minute mirror on Oct 14, 2026 Read the full article at minutemirror.com.pk

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