Every district of Punjab is set to get its own Parks and Horticulture Authority, under a province-wide plan approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on 9 October 2026. The decision takes organised parks, greenbelts and plantation drives beyond the big cities and into every district, with a second phase planned for every tehsil.
The Punjab Parks Authorities plan also brings a major jobs announcement: recruitment against 2,820 technical posts has been approved to staff the new authorities. Here is what the plan covers, where it stands now, and what it means for residents and job seekers.
Rollout: Where Things Stand
Already functioning: Parks and Horticulture Authorities are already working in 10 districts.
Newly established: New authorities have been established in 11 more districts.
Remaining districts: Authorities in 20 more districts will be launched by January 2027.
Total coverage: Together, these account for all 41 districts of Punjab.
Next phase: In the second phase, PHAs will be established in every tehsil of the province.
January 2027 deadline: The chief minister set January 2027 as the deadline for completing the district rollout.
The government has approved recruitment against 2,820 technical posts for the authorities, including managing directors, directors and other technical staff at the district level. Each district authority will have a managing director, a director and district-level technical staff.
Posts approved: 2,820 technical posts, including senior and district-level roles.
Not yet advertised: The approval of posts is confirmed, but the recruitment advertisement, eligibility criteria and last date have not been announced yet.
What to watch: Job seekers should watch official Punjab government announcements rather than trusting social media posts that claim a last date.
Warning: Do not pay anyone who promises a PHA job. Genuine government recruitment never charges a fee for selection.
What the District Authorities Will Do
Plantation drives: Phased plantation drives across tehsils, cities, towns and villages, using every available vacant space for trees and flowers.
Monthly flower plans: Each authority will prepare monthly plans for planting seasonal flowers.
In-house nurseries: Every district will get its own nursery to supply plants at affordable prices for plantation drives and seasonal displays.
District resource plans: Each authority must prepare a resource plan matched to its own district’s needs.
Performance indicators: Key performance indicators will be set for PHA officials to measure their work.
Uniform look: Staff and vehicles will carry uniform branding, planters and flowerpots will follow one standard design, and a PHA food court design has been approved.
Parks and greenbelts: Each authority has targets for improving parks, beautifying greenbelts and restoring neglected spaces.
Work already under way shows the direction. All Category C parks in Lahore have been restored, and plantation schemes include bougainvillea along Khayaban-e-Jinnah, bamboo on Atta Bakhsh Road and amaltas on other roads, while three varieties of marigold are being grown across the province.
Contact and Helpline Details
Channel
Detail
Local contact
Your district Parks and Horticulture Authority office
Jobs information
Watch official Punjab government job announcements
Phone helpline
No phone helpline was announced in the 9 October briefing
Conclusion
The Punjab Parks Authorities plan is one of the largest green-space expansions the province has attempted: 41 districts, a tehsil-level second phase, district nurseries and 2,820 technical posts. If the January 2027 deadline holds, every district will soon have a dedicated body for parks, plantation and urban beauty. Residents should watch their district authority’s plantation plans, and job seekers should wait for the official recruitment advertisement before applying anywhere.
FAQs
Does my district already have a Parks and Horticulture Authority?
PHAs are functioning in 10 districts and have been established in 11 more. The remaining 20 districts get their authorities by January 2027, covering all 41 districts.
Are the 2,820 PHA jobs open for applications yet?
No. The posts have been approved, but no recruitment advertisement, eligibility criteria or last date has been announced yet.
Will PHAs come to tehsils as well?
Yes. In the second phase, Parks and Horticulture Authorities will be established in every tehsil of Punjab.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of plcpunjab.pk, covering Punjab government schemes including the Livestock Card, eligibility, registration and latest updates, with information verified from official sources for readers across Punjab.
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