Bajur: Hilal-e-Ahmer Chairman for Tribal Districts Asif Khan Mehsud recently announced that his organisation would plant 100 million saplings in the newly merged tribal districts, according to a news source. As per the publication, the plantation drive is expected to continue for the next three years.
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Chairman Mehsud shared this information during a visit to the organisation’s office in Bajur, during which he was also accompanied by other officials representing the organization. He took the opportunity to appreciate the efforts of the Bajur chapter of the Hilal-e-Ahmer in providing the locals with essential services. The chairman also planted a sapling during his visit, in order to mark the start of the plantation campaign.