According to the Environmental Protection Agency, for the construction of the 8km 10th Avenue, more than 900 trees will be chopped of f.

Further, pavements, parks, ground and a nursery in the area will also be removed.

Roads are meant to facilitate people, but the cost in this case seems a little too high.

The relevant authorities should come up with a new master plan having creative solutions for environmental issues.

Umayr Sahlan Masud Islamabad