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Activists help relocate centuries-old banyan trees threatened by development in Pakistan’s twin cities

Banyan trees, native to the Pothohar region, provide shade, reduce surface temperatures and support diverse bird and animal life
‘Save the Trees’ volunteer group this month helped relocate five centuries-old banyans among 35 trees to Islamabad from Rawalpindi

By Usama Iqbal Khawaja · 23 February 2026