Pakistan’s capital picks concrete over trees, angering residents

Pakistan’s capital Islamabad was once known for its lush greenery, but the felling of trees across the city for infrastructure and military monuments has prompted local anger and even lawsuits. Built in the 1960s, Islamabad was planned as a green city, with wide avenues, parks and tree-lined sectors. Many residents fear that vision is steadily […] The post Pakistan’s capital picks concrete over trees, angering residents appeared first on Digital Journal.