'Not a single tree' will be cut down to upgrade Islamabad's F-9 Park, interior minister assures residents
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday assured the residents of Islamabad that “not a single tree” will be cut down during the planned upgradation of the city’s F-9 Park. In a post on X, the minister shared an Instagram video of an Islamabad resident requesting that if the park were to be developed, more greenery be planted instead of concrete buildings. In his response, Naqvi recognised that…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured Islamabad residents that "not a single tree" will be cut down during the planned upgrade of F-9 Park. In a response to a resident's request for more greenery, Naqvi emphasized the park's significance to residents and confirmed that no trees would be removed. The minister promised that the enhancements would include "better lighting, a beautiful lake, coffee shops, improved walkways" and the planting of "thousands" of more trees.
Naqvi emphasized that the goal is to make the park greener, safer, more beautiful, and enjoyable for families and visitors. The interior minister has previously proposed upgrading recreational facilities in Islamabad to improve the city's tourism potential. However, past development projects in Islamabad have faced public criticism over deforestation and land clearance.
In 2024, the Supreme Court intervened to restrain the Capital Development Authority from cutting trees in F-9 Park.
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