MARDAN: Anjuman-i-Kashtkaran has demanded of the government to reduce the markup on agricultural loans and abolish the 28 per cent general sales tax on crop seeds.

A meeting of members of the farmers’ organisation was held here on Sunday to discuss ways to secure relief from the government for the growers.

Talking to mediapersons after the meeting, Anjuman-i-Kashtkaraan provincial president Niamat Shah Roghani said that urea compost was urgently required for the wheat crop these days, but unfortunately it was available only in the black market at the price double than the officially notified.

He demanded the government to allow subsidy on seeds, fertilisers and other farm inputs like the previous rulers to provide relief to the farmers and bring down commodity prices.

Mr Roghani claimed that the farmers were compelled to cut electricity connections from their agricultural tube-wells due to lack of resources.

TRIBUTE PAID TO EDUCATIONIST: The administration of Fazle Haq College, Mardan, held a function the other day to mark the 25th death anniversary of its founder principal late Abdul Ali Khan.

The speakers on this occasion paid tribute to the known educationist for his tremendous services, particularly in the field of education.

Prominent among those who attended the function included Islamia College University, Peshawar, former vice-chancellor Prof Dr Ajmal Khan, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, former VC Prof Ihsan Ali and Prof Abaseen Yousafzai.

The speakers highlighted different aspects of late Abdul Ali Khan’s life and his achievements and termed him a visionary person.

They appreciated his lifelong efforts for promotion of education, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In her welcome address, the college principal Samina Khan said that the objective of the event was to make the students aware of their ancestors and great leaders so they could follow in their footsteps.

Published in Dawn, February 21st, 2022