Govt warned of protests over wheat issue

LAHORE: Farmers hold a protest demonstration against the government’s agriculture policies, on Sunday. Farmers, particularly in Punjab, have been expressing their anger for weeks over the government’s reluctance to procure wheat at the officially announced price.—M. Arif/White Star

LAHORE: The Pakis­tan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) on Sunday warned of nationwide protests if the demands of wheat growers are not met, condemning the mistreatment of the farming community.

PMML leader Khalid Masood Sindhu...