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2025 SLG 41 2025 SLD 41 2025 LHC 14
Lahore High Court
W.P. No.7634 of 2019
(JAWAD HASSAN) JUDGE ZIA.UR.REHMAN
 07.01.2025    M/s. Zafarullah Khan Khakwani, ASC alongwith Mahar Ahmad Nawaz Sial, Sammar Abbas, Mian Muhammad Shahid Riaz and Ms. Fatima Safeer, Advocates for the Petitioner. Malik Muhammad Tariq Rajwana, ASC assisted by Muhammad Ibtasam Ahmad, Advocate with Malik Mansoor Ahmad, PD (AA), NHA and Muhammad Javed Deputy Director, NHA, Multan. Ch. Muhammad Shahzad Aslam, Deputy Attorney General for Pakistan, Mr. Kashif Nadeem Malik and Rana Ghulam Hussain, Assistant Attorneys General. Syed Shahid Hussain, Senior Legal Advisor, MDA & PHA, Multan. Malik Masroor Haidar Usman and Malik Muhammad Bakhash Khakhi, Assistant Advocates-General with Rana Saleem Ahmad, Special Secretary, HUD & PHED South Punjab, Multan; Engr. Amjad Shuaib Tareen, Secretary Services S& GAD, South Punjab, Multan; Ghulam Mustafa, Addl. Secretary, LG & CD, South Punjab, Multan; with Ms. Sadia Law Officer, S&GAD, Ms. Maryam Khan, Commissioner Multan Division, Muhammad Ali Bukhari, Deputy Commissioner, Multan and Rana Shahid Manzoor, Senior Law Officer, Commissioner Office. Mr. Asif Rauf, D.G. Parks and Horticulture Authority, Multan. Mr. Shamim Ahmad Khan, Deputy Director Environment, Toba Tek Singh on behalf of D.C. T.T. Singh and Mr. Asfand Yar, Assistant Commissioner Shorekot on behalf of Deputy Commissioner, Jhang. Mr. Dilawar Khan, D.G. PHA on behalf of Deputy Commissioner, Faisalabad. Mr. Nasrullah Khan Niazi, Additional Registrar (Judicial).

 Tahir Jamal    

VERSUS

   Government of the Punjab, etc

Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 9A

 ORDER SHEET Through this Application (C.M. No.04 of 2025), the Petitioner seeks compliance of the order dated 12.02.2020, passed by this Court in the titled case i.e. W.P. No.7634 of 2019 reported as Muhammad Tahir Jamal Advocate v. Government of Punjab etc. (PLD 2020 Lahore 407) (the “Tahir Jamal Case”), whereby directions were issued regarding provision of basic amenities to the public, including the plantation of trees at service areas along the Lahore-Abdul Hakeem Motorway (the “M-3”). 2.    Whereas in the connected case i.e. W.P. No.7790 of 2019, the Petitioner sought directions for the implementation of the National Climate Change Policy 2012, National Forest Policy 2015, and the Punjab Plantation and Maintenance of Trees Act, 1974, specifically in the city of Multan. 3.    As noted in the preceding order dated 06.01.2025, on 01.02.2020, the then Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan expressed grave concern over the environmental sustainability of Multan, highlighting critical issues such as air pollution and the pressing need for urban forestry. In response, a meeting was convened on 06.02.2020, chaired by the then Hon’ble Senior Judge of this Bench, with participation of Hon’ble Judges of this Court and officers/officials from other relevant departments. Another meeting followed on 19.02.2020 to review compliance reports as directed by the then Hon’ble Chief Justice. The Commissioner’s office submitted its last report on 15.02.2022, indicating that the National Highway Authority (NHA) would undertake tree plantation along the M-3 and other areas. This Court remains resolute in upholding the directives of the Hon’ble Chief Justice and ensuring the preservation of Multan’s environment for future generations. 4.    This Court, emphasizing the urgency of urban forestry initiatives has determined that immediate and sustained measures are necessary to address worsening air quality, protect climate justice and uphold intergenerational rights. Under the doctrine of continuous mandamus and pursuant to the order dated 06.01.2025; this Court, as a member of the…
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