ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif has announced a relief package for farmers in Islamabad.
PM Nawaz while addressing to Kisan Convention in Islamabad announced the package which will provide subsidy to farmers on fertilisers and pesticides and supporting them in different fields of agriculture sector following slump in commodity prices.
He said international community acknowledged betterment in Pakistan economy.
Agriculture sector was ignored in the past, he said, government is sincere in efforts to provide relief to farmers.
Small farmers will be given financial support up to Rs.5000 per acre, he added.
The federal cabinet has approved the relief package for farmers.
