The petitioner has named the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Director General (D.G.) Parks, and other respondents in the case.
The SHC has taken cognizance of the petition and has issued notices to Mayor Karachi and other respondents, seeking a reply on the next hearing of the case. The court has adjourned the hearing until August 21.
According to the petitioner, the D.G. Parks has ordered the cutting of trees on the instructions of the city’s mayor. The trees in question were cut down around the city’s Jail Chowrangi (roundabout), in clear violation of the court’s prohibition order.
The petitioner has argued that the tree cutting is not only illegal but also environmentally harmful. Karachi is already facing severe climate issues, including prolonged heatwaves and soaring temperatures. Cutting trees during extreme weather events will only worsen the city’s climate problems.
The petitioner has urged the court to intervene and stop the city government from further cutting trees. The court’s intervention is crucial to protect Karachi’s environment and ensure a sustainable future for its citizens.
The case highlights the importance of environmental protection and the need for responsible governance. The court’s decision will set a precedent for future environmental cases and will determine the course of action for the city government’s environmental policies.
In a city like Karachi, where green spaces are already scarce, the cutting of trees is a serious concern. The citizens of Karachi are looking up to the court to protect their right to a clean and healthy environment. The outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for the city’s environmental future.
