Lahore: Punjab, Pakistan, farmers have intensified their attitude. They are protesting against the provincial government on the issue of over-billing in electricity bills and wheat support prices. Farmers say that the government is not paying attention to their problems. Representatives of Pakistan Kisan Ittehad (PKI) met Chief Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal at the Civil Secretariat in Lahore and briefed him about their problems.
However, after this meeting, the farmers have postponed their fierce demonstration for some time. Newspaper Dawn has given this information. According to the information, Chief Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal said that farmers should not worry about anything. Talks are on to waive their electricity bills. At the same time, the government is also worried about the price of wheat. Apart from this, Khalid Hussain Butt of PKI apprised the Chief Secretary about the problems of the farmers.
Chief Secretary said there is no need to hit the streets
Chief Secretary Kamran said that the doors of this office are always open for all, there is no need for farmers to take to the streets for their demands. The government is working to solve every problem of the farmers. The provincial government is already in touch with the federal government on the issue of electricity bills and the support price of wheat.
The administration stopped more than 2,000 farmers
He said that the administration is working hard for the availability of urea at a fixed price. Wheat crop and no one will be allowed to exploit the growers through it. Meanwhile, the district administrations of Okara and Kasur stopped over 2,000 farmers at various intersections on the Lahore-Multan road late on Sunday night. Earlier, the delegation included President Umair Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mehri Akmal, and Muhammad Hussain, while Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Secretary, Lahore Divisional Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner of Okara and Kasur were also present.
