Recent protests by farmers in Pakistan have brought attention to the agricultural crisis, impacting the country’s economy and workforce. Triggered by policy changes and market conditions, the unrest stems from issues such as slashed procurement targets and low market prices for wheat. Government responses and accusations of corruption further complicate the situation. The crisis has…
The government of Punjab has decided to spend Rs12 billion to change how tube wells on farms get their power. They want to use solar energy instead. In a meeting held at Agriculture House, Secretary Agriculture Iftikhar Ali Sahoo explained this decision. He said it’s part of the “Transforming Punjab Agriculture Program.” Using solar energy…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) says it might get very hot in Punjab in May. The PMD thinks there might be a heat wave on May 12. They say the temperature could go above 40 degrees Celsius. The PMD thinks the weather might make heat waves in the plains of the southern half of Pakistan….
A weather update predicts rain and storms hitting Pakistan soon. Starting from April 24, a westerly wave will move into the western regions of Pakistan, gradually spreading across most upper areas by April 26. This weather system will bring rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms to many regions. Expect moderate to heavy rainfall in places like…
Khalid Hussain Bath, chairman of Kissan Ittehad, declared that farmers would hold a sit-in on April 19 due to low wheat support prices. Our reporter show that the government had imported $2.2 million worth of wheat, which remained unused while local growers struggled to sell their produce. Instead of buying from local farmers in Punjab,…
HBL, a bank, shared its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. They made a profit of Rs. 30.1 billion before tax, which is 40% more than the same time last year. After taking out taxes, the profit was Rs. 15.0 billion, up from Rs. 13.3 billion last year. The bank also decided to…
Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa officially began the wheat harvesting season in Lahore division by operating a harvester machine in Minhala village. The event was attended by village dignitaries, farmer leaders, and district officers. Randhawa expressed gratitude for the farmer-friendly policies of the Punjab government, highlighting Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s efforts for agricultural development. This…
Punjab’s Kisan Ittehad, a farmers’ union, is gearing up for widespread protests across the province following Eidul Fitr. They are slamming the government for setting a low support price for wheat. Chaudhry Khalid Hussain Bath, the Chairman of Kisan Ittehad, has strongly criticized the government’s decision to keep the wheat support price stagnant at Rs3,900…
The government is thinking about a new tax plan that might affect banks. They might add 10% to 16% more tax on banks that don’t lend enough to private businesses. This is to encourage banks to give more loans to businesses. It could help businesses, especially when borrowing money becomes cheaper. The State Bank of…
In a strategic move, the Punjab government has unveiled plans to distribute subsidized solar panels, aimed at invigorating various sectors, notably agriculture. Zafar Ali, an experienced electrician, expressed optimism, highlighting the profound impact this initiative would have on households and businesses by alleviating the burden of soaring electricity costs. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz wasted no…