Punjab Revenue Minister Malik Muhammad Anwar has said that the PTI-led government will achieve wheat procurement target of 4 million metric tonnes for the 2019-20 crop with financial limit of Rs.130 billion, adding that the wheat procurement process is being conducted smoothly in the province. The Provincial Revenue Minister said in a statement that wheat crop has suffered a setback due to recent rains followed by thunderstorm and about 5 percent losses were caused to overall production. He informed that losses in Punjab appeared to be on higher side and would be known after 2-3 weeks because crops in many parts are still in the open fields.
Malik Muhammad Anwar said that all the district revenue officers were directed to complete assessment of losses caused to wheat crops in the province and submit their reports to the government so that the farmers suffering from damage of crops can be compensated to the optimal level. He asked them to address the complaints of farmers promptly. Commenting on tax amnesty scheme introduced by the present government, the revenue minister said that this scheme which was finalized after consultation with stakeholders would help in raising billions of rupees, besides promoting documentation of the economy.