FIR registered for tree cutting near PIDC

Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, has taken serious notice of the cutting of trees near PIDC in Karachi.

Expressing his strong displeasure, the Chief Secretary has directed an immediate inquiry into the incident and issued orders for strict action against those responsible.

On the directives of the Chief Secretary, an FIR No 156/2024 at Civil Lines police station has been registered against the individuals involved in cutting four trees at PIDC.

The Karachi Metropolitan Council (KMC) has also been instructed to initiate disciplinary action against any employees found to be involved in or negligent regarding this unlawful activity.

Subsequently, the Karachi Municipal Corporation issued two separate notifications, directing the Director General Parks & Horticulture, KMC, and the Director MUCT, KMC, to report to the headquarters.

Furthermore, Deputy Commissioner South has been given 24 hours to submit a detailed inquiry report. The Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of preserving greenery in urban areas, especially in Karachi, where trees play a crucial role in combating rising pollution and improving environmental sustainability.

“The government has a zero-tolerance policy towards the destruction of green assets,” said the Chief Secretary. He further reiterated that public officials must remain vigilant in protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with laws prohibiting such activities.

The Sindh government has also directed all relevant authorities to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to prevent the unauthorized felling of trees in the future. Strict measures will be taken against violators to set a precedent and safeguard the city’s ecological balance. The Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah assured that all necessary steps are being taken to restore the damaged greenery, adding that such incidents will not be overlooked under any circumstances.