Stop Cutting Trees in Islamabad!


Stop Cutting Trees in Islamabad!
The Issue
The government of Pakistan is engaging in destructive environmental practices that threaten Islamabad's natural landscape. Key concerns include the cutting down of trees and the conversion of green belts into residential plots, which significantly diminishes green spaces. Additionally, nearby water bodies, such as fresh water streams and Rawal Lake, are being polluted with sewage, further endangering local ecosystems. The dissolution of the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board has removed the primary authority responsible for wildlife protection, exacerbating the risks to biodiversity. Furthermore, development activities within national park boundaries are compromising the integrity of these protected areas. Rapid construction of roads and flyovers, necessitating extensive tree removal, is contributing to the degradation of Islamabad's environment. Overall, these actions indicate a troubling trend of prioritizing urban development over ecological preservation, threatening both wildlife and the quality of life for residents.

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The Issue
The government of Pakistan is engaging in destructive environmental practices that threaten Islamabad's natural landscape. Key concerns include the cutting down of trees and the conversion of green belts into residential plots, which significantly diminishes green spaces. Additionally, nearby water bodies, such as fresh water streams and Rawal Lake, are being polluted with sewage, further endangering local ecosystems. The dissolution of the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board has removed the primary authority responsible for wildlife protection, exacerbating the risks to biodiversity. Furthermore, development activities within national park boundaries are compromising the integrity of these protected areas. Rapid construction of roads and flyovers, necessitating extensive tree removal, is contributing to the degradation of Islamabad's environment. Overall, these actions indicate a troubling trend of prioritizing urban development over ecological preservation, threatening both wildlife and the quality of life for residents.

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Petition created on 13 January 2026