KARACHI: The 61st Pakistan Flower Show 2012 was inaugurated at DHA Sea View Public Park on Thursday evening. Horticultural Society of Pakistan has arranged the show in collaboration with DHA and Cantt Board Clifton.
The floral show will remain open till Sunday. DHA Zamzama Park, CBC Bukhari Park and DA Rahat Park got first prizes in the categories of big, medium and small parks respectively. DA College Ph-VI got first prize in college parks category and DA Tooba Mosque in Masjid category. In the category of beautification of spots, DHA Gizri Hilltop got the first prize, while DA Momin Rockery stood second in the category. Boat Club, KPT Rest House, Gets Pharma Theme Garden, CBC Beach Park, Flag Staff House, DHA Tooba Mosque, Pakistan Maritime Museum Karsaz and Sindh Club amongst others also got prizes in various other categories. Cantonment Board Clifton was declared the overall champion of the show and was awarded Abdul Sattar Pirzada Trophy. The sprouting seasonal flowers all around added to the dazzling charm of the venue. – Dailytimes
