CM Maryam backs 'private sector wheat procurement' policy

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on wheat procurement policy to assess the pre-harvest wheat production situation.

She lauded the farmers of Punjab for achieving record-breaking wheat production and extended heartfelt appreciation for their dedication.

The meeting highlighted the Punjab government’s initiative of distributing 1,000 tractors free of cost to wheat farmers, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity.

In a significant wheat procurement policy decision, the Punjab government approved the free transportation of wheat across the province.

The meeting confirmed the commitment to continue wheat procurement through the private sector, emphasising a free market and deregulation approach.

The Punjab chief minister assured that farmers’ interests would be protected under all circumstances, stating, “Farmers are our brothers; their interests will be protected at all costs.”

The Punjab government has consistently introduced farmer-friendly policies under CM Maryam Nawaz’s leadership.

For instance, the Kisan Card program launched in 2024 provided financial assistance and agricultural machinery to farmers, while the government also ensured the availability of fertilizers at reduced rates.

These initiatives reflect the administration’s dedication to empowering farmers and enhancing agricultural sustainability.

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Recently, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved the ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go bazaars’ project in principle.

She led a special meeting where she received a briefing about the project. During the meeting, she requested a plan to launch a pilot version of the ‘Sahulat-on-the-Go bazaars’ at 14 different locations throughout Lahore.

CM Maryam set a deadline of four months for the implementation of this pilot initiative.

The project utilized government land along the roadside, and a total of 816 stalls were planned to be established in Lahore as part of the pilot project. The meeting was informed that the project would be established in different areas of the province.