Islamabad, Pakistan plants 5,000 olive trees in bid to beautify city

The Capital Development Authority (CDA), which provides municipal services in the city, launched a “plantation drive” in collaboration with the National Agriculture Research Council (PARC). 5,000 olive trees will be planted during the first phase of the project which aims to beautify the city and increase green cover. Olive trees are initially being planted along the Kashmir highway and other entry points to the city.