Karachi:
A 150-year-old Banyan tree at Qasr-E-Naz on Club Road, collapsed under the recent monsoon rain and strong winds, has been restored and replanted through a joint effort by Sindh Forest Department and Sindh Wildlife officials. Sindh -Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah paid tribute to the restoration as “an important step in environmental protection” and “a living symbol that connects the past and present.”
The rescue and rehabilitation process lasted almost 10 hours over two days involving heavy machinery, cranes and the use of special biological treatments. According to Chief Conservator Javed Mahar, the roots of the tree had been damaged due to water buttonness, fungus and termite attacks. Instead of cutting it down, experts decided to carefully replant and revive the historic tree in a nearby appropriate place.
During the operation, the surrounding neem and kachnar trees were also moved to safer spots. Deputy Conservator Sindh Wildlife, Mumtaz Soomro, said that Banyan was not only a tree but a “organic heritage.” He noted that while fallen trees are often cut and discarded, their preservation can play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
The minister praised the efforts of the forest and wildlife teams in which they said that the initiative was not just about saving a tree, but about protecting history, biodiversity and ensuring a greener, healthier future in future generations. He urged youth to recognize the importance of historical trees as “living symbols of inheritance and environmental resilience.”
Qasr-E-Naz is a state-owned guest liver located in the Civil Line area of Karachi. It works primarily as accommodation for federal and provincial government managers and parliamentarians during official visits.
The facility spans approx. 2.6 hectares, with approx. 0.92 hectares of built -up area that include 64 single rooms and 37 family suites, and the rest serve as an open country.
