{
  "id": 13375150,
  "title": "CM Punjab Approves Expansion of PHA Network",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/cm-punjab-approves-expansion-of-pha-network",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T09:14:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/10/cm-punjab-approves-expansion-of-pha-network/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif of Punjab has authorized the creation of Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHAs) in each district of the province, aiming for completion by January 2027. Currently, PHAs are operational in 10 districts, with 11 additional districts already establishing these bodies. The government has also greenlit recruitment for 2,820 technical positions at the district level, encompassing roles such as managing directors, directors, and other technical staff.\n\nDuring a meeting chaired by the chief minister, officials presented updates on the existing PHAs and outlined their plans for expanding their reach across Punjab. Maryam Nawaz directed the authorities to devise resource plans for each district, launch phased plantation initiatives encompassing tehsils, cities, towns, and villages, and establish monthly schedules for seasonal flower plantations. She also mandated the creation of in-house nurseries in each district to supply plants at affordable rates for plantation drives and seasonal floral decorations.\n\nFurthermore, the meeting approved the design of PHA food courts and uniform branding for PHA personnel and vehicles. Maryam Nawaz instructed officials to ensure tree and flower planting in every available vacant space and advocated for standardized planters and flower pots throughout the province. Officials informed the meeting that all Category C parks in Lahore have been restored, and PHAs have been given targets to enhance urban landscapes, beautify parks, and rehabilitate green belts. Standardized plantation plans tailored to seasonal demands will be implemented in each district, with bougainvillea adorning Khayaban-i-Jinnah, bamboo along Atta Bakhsh Road, and amaltas trees on other roadsides. Marigold varieties will be cultivated across the province.\n\nThe meeting was also notified that orders have been issued for PHA staff at residences to return to their offices. The chief minister emphasized her vision for beautifying every city, town, and village with trees and flowers, highlighting the environmental and health benefits of tree planting as a virtuous act that aids climate change mitigation.",
  "summary": "Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of Parks and Horticulture Authorities in every district of … Read More The post CM Punjab Approves Expansion of PHA Network appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif authorizes PHA expansion in all Punjab districts by 2027.",
    "Recruitment of 2,820 technical positions for PHAs at district level approved.",
    "PHAs to launch phased plantation initiatives across Lahore, cities, towns, and villages."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}