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Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
'PML-N also riding same-page horse'
In yet another political crossfire, Punjab information minister turned the guns on coalition partner PPP on Tuesday, this time pushing back against Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah's concerns about Punjab's farmers, advising the party to look in their own backyard before pointing fingers. Reacting to the unrelenting criticism by members of the ruling party despite PPP being a key player in the coalition setup, PPP Information Secretary Nadeem Afzal Chan accused the PML-N of riding high on the "same-page-equation" horse just like the PTI once did. He claimed this was the reason PML-N showed little regard for a numerically commanding ally in the current setup. "As had happened to those on the throne before them, time would make them swallow their pride," he said. However, Chan remained optimistic that the issue regarding the canal would be resolved before things got out of hand. However, if push came to shove, "in the coming ten days, they would know that PPP was ready to walk the talk". When asked if quitting the coalition was the only card left in PPP's hand, he hinted otherwise. "The budget is around the corner, which would require their complete support. Before that, PML-N would resolve all pending issues." Chan termed the continual onslaught against his party as a sign of the PML-N's immaturity. "We are democratic, and we want this system to function uninterrupted. However, unlike PML-N, we are not beneficiaries of this system," he said. Earlier the same day, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari claimed Punjab's progress had become a thorn in the side of two provincial governments. She said that Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah appeared to be more concerned about the farmers of Punjab than those in his own province. The provincial information minister further asserted that Punjab's leadership was fully active in protecting and promoting the rights of Punjab's farmers, and that the province stood as a guardian of its agricultural community. "Are there no farmers in Sindh? Has the Sindh government set an official price for wheat? Has it purchased wheat from its farmers?" Azma's reaction came in response to Murad Ali Shah's recent press conference. She added that Shah and his party had been in power in Sindh for the past sixteen years, and that it was time they reviewed their performance and gave the public an account of their governance. She further accused Murad Ali Shah of supporting protestors who were blocking the main highway connecting Punjab and Sindh, calling it "deeply regrettable". Highlighting Punjab's efforts, Azma Bokhari said that in just one year, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had provided historic packages worth Rs110 billion to farmers. These included the Kisan Card, the Green Tractor Scheme and modern agricultural equipment like the Super Seeder.
Express Tribune
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Govt to give 1,000 wheat growers free tractors
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a scheme for distributing 1,000 free tractors among farmers under the CM Punjab Wheat Initiative. She performed digital balloting for the wheat cultivation scheme. The first tractor in the campaign was allocated to a woman farmer from Bahawalnagar, Kausar Parveen. The CM called and congratulated the successful farmers on getting free tractors. She said on the occasion, "The Punjab government has launched projects for the uplift of farmers, including Green Tractor, Kisan Card and Super Seeder."
Express Tribune
10-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Farmers to get super seeders on subsidy
The Punjab Agriculture Department has sought applications from farmers for providing them super seeders at 60 per cent subsidy in the third phase of an initiative to promote mechanised farming. According to an official statement, the super seeder project is likely to significantly reduce smog. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had launched the programme by carrying out balloting for 1,000 super seeders last year. In the second phase, the manufacturing of 2,000 super seeders is nearing completion and in the third phase, a target has been set to complete the provision of 2,000 seeders before the sowing of wheat in October. With the use of super seeder, the remains of the crop are mixed into the soil. As per the statement, wheat cultivation on more than 110,000 acres of land in Punjab has improved through super seeders. Increase in production and saving in fertiliser and seed costs for the wheat crop are also expected. The farmers who get the super seeders will also provide services on rent to other growers. In the third phase of the scheme, farmers who own 65 horsepower tractors can apply for super seeders through the official website or the offices of the agriculture officials concerned. A toll-free number 0800-17000 has also been established for information. CM Maryam Nawaz said regarding the scheme, "The dream of innovation in Punjab's agriculture has become a reality with agricultural mechanisation." She added, "The use of super seeder will prevent the burning of paddy residue and the farmers of Punjab will be equipped with the latest agricultural technology." She said, "We are adhering to our policy of reducing costs for the farmers by increasing production. The promotion of industry and trade is also conditional with better farming. 'Kisan Khushal, Punjab Khushal' is not just a slogan but a reality. Kisan Card, Super Seeder and other programmes will cause a visible increase in the production of crops as well as yield per acre in Punjab." Meanwhile, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of reports regarding reaction of an injection on patients in Mayo Hospital.
