Karachi:
A 150-year-old Banyan tree in Qasr-E-Naz in Club Road, which had collapsed during the recent rains of the monsoon and the heavy winds, has been restored and replaced successfully through a joint effort of the Forest Department of Sindh and the officials of the wildlife of Sindh. Sindh’s prime minister Syed Murad Ali Shah praised the restoration as “a vital step in environmental protection” and “a living symbol that connects the past and the present.”
The rescue and rehabilitation process lasted almost 10 hours for two days, involving heavy machinery, cranes and the use of special biological treatments. According to the boss conservative Javed Mahaha, the roots of the tree had been damaged due to the shortage of water, fungi and termites attacks. Instead of cutting it, experts decided to replant and relive the historical tree in a close adequate place.
During the operation, the surrounding trees of Neem and Kachnar also moved to safer points. The vice president of the conservative Sindh Wildlife, Mumtaz Soomro, said that the Banyan was not simply a tree but an “ecological heritage.” He pointed out that although fallen trees are often cut and discard, their preservation can play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
The main minister praised the efforts of the forest and wildlife teams, stating that the initiative was not just to save a tree but to protect history, biodiversity and guarantee a greener and healthier future for the next generations. He urged young to recognize the importance of historical trees as “living symbols of environmental heritage and resilience.”
QASR-E-NAZ is a guest hostel owned by the government located in the Civil Lines de Karachi area. Mainly it serves as accommodation for officials and parliamentarians of the federal and provincial government during official visits.
The installation covers approximately 2.6 acres, with approximately 0.92 acres of built area that includes 64 individual rooms and 37 family suites, and the rest serves as an open land.
