Farmers voices must be heard, and their grievances addressed without delay: Kundi
CHINIOT
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday expressed solidarity with farmers across the country, highlighting that the plight of farmers in his province is no different from those in Punjab.
Governor Kundi acknowledged the growing concerns among the agricultural community and stressed the need for urgent attention to their issues.
“Farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are facing the same hardships including terrorism as those in other provinces,” he said. “Their voices must be heard, and their grievances addressed without delay.”
He urged both federal and provincial authorities to take comprehensive measures to support farmers, including fair crop pricing, timely access to water and fertilizers, and relief from mounting debt burdens.
The Governor attended a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Workers Convention in Rajoya Sadat, a locality in the Chiniot district of Punjab.
His arrival was met with a warm and enthusiastic welcome from PPP district officials and devoted party workers.
He acknowledged that while the people of Chiniot are fortunate to be free from the threats of terrorism and extortion, challenges remain for the working class.
He praised the PPP’s legacy of supporting farmers and laborers, saying, “The Pakistan Peoples Party has always raised its voice for the oppressed. Whenever the PPP comes to power, it creates job opportunities and stands with the working class.”
Governor Kundi also highlighted the party’s past achievements in combating terrorism and managing internal displacement.
“We restored peace and handled mass migrations during our tenure, ensuring timely rehabilitation of those affected,” he said.
Criticizing the exploitation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s natural resources, he remarked, “Electricity and oil are extracted from our province, but are sold back to us at inflated prices.”
He also took aim at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying, “PTI leaders are now accusing each other of corruption calling one another thieves.”
Other senior PPP leaders, including Syed Hassan Murtaza and Nadeem Afzal Chan, also addressed the convention, echoing calls for unity and reaffirming the party’s commitment to serving the people of Pakistan.
