💨 Abstract

Wheat farmers in Pakistan's Punjab province are protesting against allegedly unfair prices and ineffective government procurement measures. Despite a healthy wheat harvest, farmers report distressingly low market rates, ranging from PKR 2,200 to PKR 2,500 per 40kg, which they argue do not cover their production costs. Farmers have been clashing with police, demanding better compensation and support from the government.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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