Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- 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 longstanding demand by deciding to fix the wheat support price at Rs 4,500 per maund.

Azma Bokhari said representatives of farmers across Punjab had appreciated the initiatives taken by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for their welfare. She added that genuine efforts for agricultural development were now visible across the province. ...