The National Assembly resumed its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Tuesday with Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in the chair.
Speaking in the National Assembly, PML-N leader Rana Muhammad Ishaq demanded of the government to give farmers on agricultural inputs.
He said agriculture is the backbone of the economy and 70 percent of Pakistan’s population is directly or indirectly linked to this sector. He said subsidies should be given to farmers on fertilizers and electricity for tube wells.
PTI leader Muhammad Afzal Khan Dhandla said agricultural loans of farmers of Thal area should be waived off.
PPP leader Mahar Irshad Ahmed Khan Sial said availability of fertilizers at affordable prices should be ensured and the irrigation department should be directed to release water in canals to facilitate the farmers of Muzaffargarh district and surrounding areas.
BNP-Mengal leader Shehnaz Baloch emphasized on addressing issues and problems being faced by the people of Balochistan.
Those, who spoke on the occasion, include Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur, Dr. Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, Ali Gohar Khan Baloch, Rao Ajmal, and Sheikh Rohale Asghar
The House will now meet at 2.p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday).
Source: Radio Pakistan