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…
Farmers in Pakistan are getting ready for a big protest on May 21 because they’re upset about the lack of wheat. They’ll be sitting outside the Punjab Assembly in Lahore to make their voices heard. They believe that the wheat shortage is no accident. They think that the previous caretaker Prime Minister, Anwar ul Haq…
In a court session at the Lahore High Court (LHC) about factories and brick kilns causing pollution, Deputy Commissioners in Punjab got told to make a plan for polythene bags. Justice Shahid Karim from the provincial top court said this in response to complaints from Haroon Farooq and others. The judge told the commissioners to…
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has issued a strong directive to combat over-billing across Pakistan. He emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach, ensuring no leniency towards any form of overcharging. Naqvi’s orders entail rigorous action against all perpetrators of over-billing, regardless of their status or location within Pakistan. He stresses that under no circumstance will over-billing be…
Many farmers were pushed and arrested by police in different parts of the province on Monday, especially in Lahore and south Punjab. The farmers took to the streets because they felt like no one was listening to their requests for help. Wheat prices have fallen a lot in the market, way below the set price…