PM vows to announce special package for farmers soon

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has vowed to announce special package for farmers soon on Sunday.

The premier said while talking to MNAs from South Punjab on Sunday. He said establishment of South Punjab Secretariat is aimed to put all districts of this area on the path of development. "South Punjab was badly neglected by the previous governments," he added.

During the meeting, the delegation of lawmakers including, Malik Aamir Dogar, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi and Noor Muhammad Khan also held talks on South Punjab Secretariat and special package for farmers.

The prime minister maintained that Sub Committee of the Cabinet is preparing a special package for farmers and will be announced soon.

“South Punjab was denied basic facilities including education and health in the past”, the premier said and added that recommendations are being finalized for the special package for the farmers.

Meanwhile, the premier assured not to leave the people of South Punjab alone.

Promotion of tourism in Swat

On the other hand, MNAs from Swat and Dir also called on PM Imran Khan and held a detailed discussion on the law and order situation in Dir.

MNA Bashir Khan briefed the premier about providing employment to local population in under construction dams in Dir. Besides, he apprised Imran Khan about his constituency's problems and steps taken for public welfare.

MNA Saleem Rehman updated about promotion of tourism in Swat and its positive impact on local people's economic condition. He also informed the Prime Minister about the progress on health and educational projects in Swat.