Commissioner Seeks Plan For New Parks In City
Published September 22, 2026 | 05:21 PM
MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Sep, 2026)
Multan Division Commissioner Aamir Kareem Khan on Tuesday directed the Horticulture Agency to prepare a comprehensive plan for establishing new parks in Multan to provide enhanced recreational facilities to citizens.
During a meeting on the proposed new parks, the Commissioner emphasized that the plan should include:
- Playgrounds
- Recreational games
- Family areas
- Washrooms
- Other essential facilities
He also stressed on creating safe and separate recreational spaces for women, children, and families.
Existing playgrounds should not be eliminated but rather upgraded, the Commissioner directed, aiming to make them fully functional for public use. He further instructed to assess the need for parks based on population ratios and set priorities accordingly.
The Commissioner tasked the Horticulture Agency with preparing a complete plan for establishing new parks and improving existing green spaces, to be submitted to the Punjab government.
He highlighted the importance of incorporating plantation, green belts, walking tracks, and sports facilities into park planning, emphasizing the need for ample public spaces for healthy activities, particularly for children and youth.
Syed Waseem Hassan, Managing Director Horticulture Agency, provided a detailed briefing on the establishment of nine new parks in the city.