MULTAN: Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman, Governor of Punjab, has announced that the government would purchase each bale of cotton for which Trading Corporation of Pakistan will start buying.
Speaking at a ceremony at the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) in Multan on Thursday, he highlighted the need for usage of modern technology for better production of cotton as well as other crops.
The governor said that farmers should go for early cultivation of the crop for better results as Pakistan’s economy and progress are directly attached with cotton.
He said that ginning factories would run with improved cotton and government had approved new varsities.
Governor commends Punjab government’s measures
He lauded the Punjab government’s measures for better production of cotton, said that initiatives were underway to give good rates to farmers.
Waheed Arshad Chaudhary, Chairman PCGA, briefed the governor about the issues being faced by the growers.
