Farmers across Punjab are hitting the streets, fed up with unfair wheat prices and broken promises. From Sheikhupura to Dera Ghazi Khan, they’re holding rallies and sit-ins, demanding better pay for their hard-earned crops.
What’s the Problem?
Farmers want a minimum wheat price of Rs. 4,500–4,700 per 40kg, but the market is offering just Rs. 2,200–2,500. This leaves them struggling to cover costs like seeds, fertilizers, and loans. “We borrowed money to grow wheat, but now we’re stuck,” said Muhammad Ashraf, a farmer from Sheikhupura.
Protests Heat Up
In Rahim Yar Khan, the Kissan Board Pakistan rallied outside the deputy commissioner’s office, slamming the government for not buying wheat or setting fair prices. Sargodha and Sahiwal saw similar protests, with farmers threatening to block roads across Punjab if ignored.
Things got intense in Hafizabad, where police broke up protest camps, arrested four farmers, and used batons, injuring others.
Farmers’ Plea
Farmers are calling on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to step in. They warn that without action, they’ll stop supplying crops and march to Islamabad to make their voices heard.
Why It Matters
Farmers are the backbone of Pakistan’s food supply. If they can’t afford to grow crops, everyone feels the pinch. Their fight for fair prices is a call for respect and support for those feeding the nation.
Let’s stand with Punjab’s farmers and push for change!
