PESHAWAR
Chairman, Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) Muhammad Faiq Shah said recent torrential rains, heavy winds, storms have wreaked havoc, destroying standing wheat and other crops in Punjab and other parts of the country.
Shah demanded the federal and provincial governments to announce special compensation for the farming community.
The ATP chairman called upon the federal and provincial governments to immediately pay heed to issues that were being faced by farmers, traders’ community and poor masses.
He stressed the ruling coalition government and opposition should jointly sort out solutions to all issues and take immediate decisions by staying away from non-issues and unnecessary politics.
Faiq questioned: “If the parliament held talks on personal interests, why not take initiative to steer the country out from the present crisis?
Shah was chairing a meeting of the party’s executive committee here on Sunday.
The party chief said that torrential rains, strong wind, storms and heavy snowfall vastly damaged the crops in various districts of Punjab.
He continued to say that farmers are highly worrisome and searching for ways to make their crops cultivable.
The party leader suggested that a comprehensive network with assistance of modern technology should be designed to make the damaged crops cultivable.
He added farmers should be given special instructions through this network in every area and district.
Otherwise, he warned the country will face food scarcity.
Faiq said incumbent caretaker government and administration has kept focus on politics.
He said agriculture, industry and businesses have completely destroyed the country.
Faiq said poor masses are dying for sake of one flour bag, saying that it is not a public services but government is compelling people on suicides.
Shah observed that natural gas and electricity were unavailable to the faithful during Sehr and Aftar in the holy month of Ramazan.
On the other hand, the party leader noted shopkeepers have looted with both hands by charging self-imposed prices of the essential food items.
