{
  "id": 17162562,
  "title": "Azma highlights farmer-friendly initiatives of Punjab CM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/azma-highlights-farmer-friendly-initiatives-of-punjab-cm",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-30T02:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446591/azma-highlights-farmer-friendly-initiatives-of-punjab-cm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LAHORE: Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari has outlined the farmer-centric policies initiated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the province. She emphasized that these practical measures are being implemented to foster agricultural growth. The formation of the Kisan Bank has been met with significant demand from farmers, a demand that has now been fulfilled. The Chief Minister has also agreed to set the wheat support price at Rs 4,500 per maund, addressing another longstanding farmer concern. Representatives from across Punjab have commended these farmer welfare initiatives. Azma Bokhari highlighted that tangible progress is now evident, with 50,000 tractors being provided to farmers and one million farmers directly benefiting from the Kisan Card. The Chief Minister's trust in farmers is reflected in the 100% recovery rate under the Kisan Card scheme. Additionally, laptops and scholarships are being offered to young individuals, while farmers enjoy support through tractors, super seeders, and Kisan Cards. Bokhari emphasized that Punjab under Maryam Nawaz's leadership is experiencing transformation and advancement, with development projects and relief packages now reaching people at the grassroots level instead of remaining confined to official documents or social media.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that practical measures are being taken to promote agricultural development in the province under the farmer-friendly initiatives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. She said the announcement of the establishment of Kisan Bank fulfilled a longstanding demand of farmers. The Chief Minister had also responded to their…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}