Meeting chaired by Commissioner Malakand Division Iqbal Hussain Bacha

Meeting chaired by Commissioner
Malakand Division Iqbal Hussain Bacha.

Important decisions were taken in the meeting for the implementation of the Clean and Green Malakand project.

Malakand:(Special Correspondent) According to Global Times News Agency Europe, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Malakand Division Iqbal Hussain Bacha regarding the Clean and Green Malakand project, which was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Forest Department officers, Vice Chancellors of Universities, Principals of Colleges and concerned authorities. The meeting emphasized the need to take forward the Clean and Green Malakand initiative on a priority basis in light of the instructions issued by the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 21, 2026. Under the project, measures for cleanliness, restoration of water reserves, protection of forests and generation of carbon credits through the ecosystem were considered. It was decided in the meeting that the concerned departments will work in close coordination to make the Clean and Green campaign effective in all districts. Educational institutions were directed to visit the Alland model of Malakand district to study it and introduce such projects in their areas. Measures to store rainwater for water conservation, construct check dams and secure water flow in hilly areas were also agreed upon. The meeting also emphasized strict action against illegal deforestation and timber smuggling, implementation of relevant laws and mapping of forest data. Furthermore, it was decided to include universities and colleges in carbon credits projects, forest conservation and environmental improvement measures. All universities and colleges were directed to prepare their action plans for a clean and green Malakand and submit them to the Governor Secretariat within a month. The Commissioner Malakand Division urged all the concerned institutions to ensure strict implementation of the decisions taken in the meeting and the instructions issued.