The plan to begin regular plantation campaigns after March 31, spanning one to two months and multiple locations, signals a shift toward continuity, something environmental initiatives in Pakistan have historically lacked. Too often, tree planting has been treated as a symbolic exercise tied to seasonal campaigns, media optics, or political milestones. In this context, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Musadik Malik’s announcement of weekly tree plantation drives across Islamabad is a welcome step, but one that must be judged by execution rather than intent. Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, facing rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, glacier melt, and increasingly frequent floods. Past experiences show that poorly planned campaigns marked by unsuitable species, lack of irrigation, or neglect often result in high mortality rates.

Source: The Patriot April 03, 2026 21:42 UTC