Kissan Package

Free seeds, inexpensive loans in flood-hit areas planned; govt to allow import of second-hand tractors

Interest-free loans of Rs80b to be provided

Punjab Agriculture Minister says work on different schemes of the Kissan Package was heading forward with a rapid pace

Farmers who do not own any agricultural land will also benefit from incentives

The initiative is part of the Chief Minister’s Kissan Package 2016 aimed at increasing farmers’ income

Minister addresses awareness seminar on Khadim-i-Punjab Kissan Package

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Shahbaz says agriculture bedrock of national economy

The federal government in October last year had announced the subsidy to farmers on the purchase of fertilizer

Trying to boost agricultural development in Punjab is particularly significant given that it is most populous province

My government recognises and farmers’ services to the development of the country

A beginning is in sight to address the neglect of agriculture in Punjab

The committee will present a scrutiny report to Bahawalpur Division Commissioner Saqib Zafar

Is the so-called Kissan Package working only in Sindh? Is the Khadim-e-Ala building any rural roads in Punjab?

They requested Bahawalpur DCO Imran Sikandar Balouch to investigate the matter

Rice and cotton farmers still await distribution of cash grants

On the other hand, steps must be taken to minimise the role of middleman to stop exploitation of farmers

Says poverty can only be alleviated by making farmers self-sufficient

Say none of the growers in the area have received financial assistance

100,000 bags will be distributed among farmers in selected villages

Shahbaz Sharif distributes cheques among farmers in Sahiwal

CM distributes cheques among farmers in Sheikhupura, Narowal

Distributes cheques among farmers; education projects promised

Cooperatives minister inaugurated the Kissan Package at a ceremony

District Agriculture Officer said at least 65,000 farmers would receive the benefit in the first phase of disbursement

Chief minister says initiative unprecedented in national history

Islamabad High Court to issue detailed verdict later

Files petition in IHC requesting it set aside the ECP decision

PM Nawaz directs attorney general to file petition in SC against suspension of certain provisions of package

Javed said that the solution to farmers’ problems lay in immediate implementation of the package

Hoti said K-P was in dire need of such an incentive since the province has been in a perpetual state of hostility

The minister said that the PTI chief would be responsible for impoverished condition of farmers and growers

ECP seeks assurance the package will not be used to influence voters in LG polls

PML-Q leader says provinces being made to contribute funds to the package