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Pakistan’s capital picks concrete over trees, angering residents

  • Between 2001 and 2024, Islamabad lost 14 hectares of tree cover, according to Global Forest Watch 
  • Officials justify removing trees to tackle seasonal pollen allergies that are especially acute in spring
By AFP ·

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