PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Friday witnessed pandemonium when treasury benches failed to satisfy opposition members over number of trees planted in various divisions of the province under Billion Tree Tsunami Project (BTTP).
The ruckus started when Sobia Shahid of PML-N questioned the number of tree planted in different districts of the province.
During the question hours, she inquired that how many trees were planted in Kohat, Hazara, Malakand, DI Khan and Mardan Divisions.There is ambiguity in the number of trees planted and shown in the agenda by the government.
Responding to the question Minister for Education Mushtaq Ghani said that our achievements in Billion Tree Tsunami Campaign was praised and verified by WWF. He said that data of trees planted in tsunami drive can also be verified from the website of the environment department.
Supporting Mushtaq Ghani, PTI MPA, Dr Haider Ali said that Billion Tree Tsunami Campaign has drawn worldwide acclamation. He said that if opposition has a proof of corruption in the project, they can take it to anti corruption for investigation.
However, Sobi Shahid refused to accept the explanation of Mushtaq Gahni, and said that claims of government regarding Tsunami and the number shown by the government are incorrect and incompatible.
During the discussion, Mufti Janan of JUI also doubted the number of trees planted in Hangu. He also showed concerns over the data of tress shown by the government.
Taking part in the discussion, Jaffar Shah of ANP rejected the claim of government that 5.8 million saplings were planted in Kalam. He challenged that not even 58 trees are planted in Kalam.
Parliamentary Leader of PML-N in KP Assembly, Sardar Aurangzeb Nalotha said that absence of concerned minister is a proof that treasury benches are avoiding to answer the question of Sobia Shahid.
Meanwhile opposition benches started chanting slogans Go Go that started ruckus in assembly. The assembly was adjourned by Deputy Speaker, Mehr Taj Roghani till Monday when Zarin Zia of PTI pointed lack of quorum.
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