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Why this protest is not getting much attention from mainstream media and here ?
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Kissan (farmers) Protest in Islamabad
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Because they are paid to only carry govt propaganda. As Nani said I manage the media with taxpayers money
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Farmers refuse to budge as talks with govt fail to make headway
ISLAMABAD: Farmers who had arrived in the capital on Wednesday to get their demands accepted have refused to budge from their stance, as the third round of negotiation between the government and the protesters ended in stalemate.
The Kissan Ittehad comprising farmers from across Punjab, has demanded the restoration of the previous tubewell electricity tariff of Rs5.3 per unit and the removal of taxes and adjustments among other things.
According to the farmers, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah used ‘threatening language’ during the talks and told them that the government would not let the protesters move towards the Red Zone at any cost.
Talking to the reporters, the interior minister said a cabinet committee was working on the issue of reducing electricity bills for the agricultural tubewells. He added that the panel would meet again on Monday to examine the proposals in this regard.
Contingents of police, FC deployed to foil possible move towards Red Zone
Mr Sanaullah claimed the ‘genuine’ demands put forth by the farmers were being considered “very seriously”, adding that the demand for deferring the tubewell bills had already been accepted and a notification to this effect had already been issued. “There is no justification for the sit-in,” he said.
A representative of the Kissan Ittehad told reporters that the interior minister warned that the government would have no qualms using state machinery against the farmers which had already been mobilised in light of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) call for protest.
Meanwhile, farmers blamed the stalemate on the “rejection of their demands” by the administration.
They said they were unfettered by the minister’s threats and vowed to march towards the Red Zone if demands remained unmet.
Kissan Ittehad Chairman Khalid Batth said the minister’s tone was “different” during the meeting and that the government should forget about using force against the farmers.
“[In case negotiation fail] our next plan of action is to go to the Red Zone,” the chairman added. The minister sought time till Tuesday to fulfill the demands, he said, adding that “we are committed to continuing the protest till acceptance of our demands”.
Earlier, more groups of farmers joined the protesters at Khayaban Chowk, after reaching the capital from different parts of Punjab, including Okara, the officers said, adding that their number increased to about 3,000.
Security plan
Sources said the police and paramilitary personnel deployed in the Blue Area have been given instructions to remain alert to foil a possible march towards the Red Zone.
According to the police security plan, the Khayaban-i-Suhrawardi Road near Serena Hotel would be blocked with containers and barbed wire.
Two platoons of the Anti-Riot Unit (ARU) of the Frontier Corps (FC) comprising 25 personnel each were deployed near the hotel, the police official said, adding that two platoons were also deployed at Nadra Headquarters Chowk, also blocked with containers and barbed wires.
At least four ARU platoons were deployed at Express Chowk – blocked with barbed wire – along with armed personnel carriers equipped with anti-riot gears. A police platoon along with 18 personnel of ARU was deployed at Marriot Chowk, the officers said, adding that Margalla Road was also blocked at the ISI picket and 18 policemen were deployed there.
As many as 17 platoons of police, including four ARU platoons comprising 18 personnel each and six tear-gas teams comprising 18 officials, were deployed around Khayaban Chowk, the officers said, adding that water cannon vehicles and armed personnel carriers were also deployed. The Special Branch was directed to deploy officials among the protesters to gather intelligence, the officers added.
Similarly, the in-charge of the tear-gas store was also deployed in Sector G-8 with three vehicles loaded with 6,000 long-range and short-range shells and as many guns as available to the department. All the armed personnel carriers deployed at different locations were equipped with 500 each long-range and short-range tear gas shells.
Police officials said the security division of the capital police was also made responsible for the security of the Red Zone along with all the important installations, adding that the capital administration also requested to make arrangements for ambulances, paramedical staff, and fire engines.
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ISLAMABAD: Farmers who had arrived in the capital on Wednesday to get their demands accepted have refused to budge from their stance, as the third round of negotiation between the government and the protesters ended in stalemate.
The Kissan Ittehad comprising farmers from across Punjab, has demanded the restoration of the previous tubewell electricity tariff of Rs5.3 per unit and the removal of taxes and adjustments among other things.
According to the farmers, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah used ‘threatening language’ during the talks and told them that the government would not let the protesters move towards the Red Zone at any cost.
Talking to the reporters, the interior minister said a cabinet committee was working on the issue of reducing electricity bills for the agricultural tubewells. He added that the panel would meet again on Monday to examine the proposals in this regard.
Contingents of police, FC deployed to foil possible move towards Red Zone
Mr Sanaullah claimed the ‘genuine’ demands put forth by the farmers were being considered “very seriously”, adding that the demand for deferring the tubewell bills had already been accepted and a notification to this effect had already been issued. “There is no justification for the sit-in,” he said.
A representative of the Kissan Ittehad told reporters that the interior minister warned that the government would have no qualms using state machinery against the farmers which had already been mobilised in light of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) call for protest.
Meanwhile, farmers blamed the stalemate on the “rejection of their demands” by the administration.
They said they were unfettered by the minister’s threats and vowed to march towards the Red Zone if demands remained unmet.
Kissan Ittehad Chairman Khalid Batth said the minister’s tone was “different” during the meeting and that the government should forget about using force against the farmers.
“[In case negotiation fail] our next plan of action is to go to the Red Zone,” the chairman added. The minister sought time till Tuesday to fulfill the demands, he said, adding that “we are committed to continuing the protest till acceptance of our demands”.
Earlier, more groups of farmers joined the protesters at Khayaban Chowk, after reaching the capital from different parts of Punjab, including Okara, the officers said, adding that their number increased to about 3,000.
Security plan
Sources said the police and paramilitary personnel deployed in the Blue Area have been given instructions to remain alert to foil a possible march towards the Red Zone.
According to the police security plan, the Khayaban-i-Suhrawardi Road near Serena Hotel would be blocked with containers and barbed wire.
Two platoons of the Anti-Riot Unit (ARU) of the Frontier Corps (FC) comprising 25 personnel each were deployed near the hotel, the police official said, adding that two platoons were also deployed at Nadra Headquarters Chowk, also blocked with containers and barbed wires.
At least four ARU platoons were deployed at Express Chowk – blocked with barbed wire – along with armed personnel carriers equipped with anti-riot gears. A police platoon along with 18 personnel of ARU was deployed at Marriot Chowk, the officers said, adding that Margalla Road was also blocked at the ISI picket and 18 policemen were deployed there.
As many as 17 platoons of police, including four ARU platoons comprising 18 personnel each and six tear-gas teams comprising 18 officials, were deployed around Khayaban Chowk, the officers said, adding that water cannon vehicles and armed personnel carriers were also deployed. The Special Branch was directed to deploy officials among the protesters to gather intelligence, the officers added.
Similarly, the in-charge of the tear-gas store was also deployed in Sector G-8 with three vehicles loaded with 6,000 long-range and short-range shells and as many guns as available to the department. All the armed personnel carriers deployed at different locations were equipped with 500 each long-range and short-range tear gas shells.
Police officials said the security division of the capital police was also made responsible for the security of the Red Zone along with all the important installations, adding that the capital administration also requested to make arrangements for ambulances, paramedical staff, and fire engines.
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KISSAN ITTEHAD THREATENS COUNTRYWIDE SHUTDOWN, GIVES DEADLINE
ISLAMABAD: Kissan Ittehad chairman Khalid Hussain Batth threatened to give a countrywide shutdown call and gave a deadline to the government to fulfil the farmers’ demands, ARY News reported on Sunday.
While talking to the media in Islamabad today, Khalid Hussain Batth expressed hope that the government will issue a notification after accepting the farmers’ demands.
He urged the government to issue a notification to fulfil the demands, otherwise, the protesting farmers would shut down the whole country. He added that millions of farmers will head towards Islamabad on his call.
The Kissan Ittehad’s sit-in entered the fifth day in Islamabad, whereas, the farmers gave a deadline to the government to fulfil their demands till Monday.
Deadlock persisted between the government and farmers as another round of talks remained inconclusive.
Kissan Ittehad protestors hinted at lodging sit-ins outside the parliament and Bani Gala if their demands are not fulfilled by Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments.
Yesterday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah termed the farmers’ protest without any justification.
A deadlock between the government and the protesting farmers continued as another round of talks ended without any result. “The farmers leaders were informed about the situation in a meeting,” interior minister said.
“The government is serious over legitimate demands of the farmers and has already accepted postponement of the payments of tube well bills,” he said. “A notification to this respect has already been issued, protest over the matter is unjustified,” he said.
“Protest is impermissible in Red Zone by farmers, any other group or party,” the minister said.
“The law will come into motion against those marching on the Red Zone,” the interior minister warned. “The Supreme Court (SC) has clearly ruled against any protest in the Red Zone,” he added.
It is pertinent to mention here that the protest of farmers in Islamabad, who have gathered under the umbrella of Pakistan Kissan Ittehad, has entered fourth day.
The farmers were demanding the restoration of the previous tubewell electricity tariff of Rs5.3 per unit and abolishing all taxes and adjustments.
ARY
ISLAMABAD: Kissan Ittehad chairman Khalid Hussain Batth threatened to give a countrywide shutdown call and gave a deadline to the government to fulfil the farmers’ demands, ARY News reported on Sunday.
While talking to the media in Islamabad today, Khalid Hussain Batth expressed hope that the government will issue a notification after accepting the farmers’ demands.
He urged the government to issue a notification to fulfil the demands, otherwise, the protesting farmers would shut down the whole country. He added that millions of farmers will head towards Islamabad on his call.
The Kissan Ittehad’s sit-in entered the fifth day in Islamabad, whereas, the farmers gave a deadline to the government to fulfil their demands till Monday.
Deadlock persisted between the government and farmers as another round of talks remained inconclusive.
Kissan Ittehad protestors hinted at lodging sit-ins outside the parliament and Bani Gala if their demands are not fulfilled by Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments.
Yesterday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah termed the farmers’ protest without any justification.
A deadlock between the government and the protesting farmers continued as another round of talks ended without any result. “The farmers leaders were informed about the situation in a meeting,” interior minister said.
“The government is serious over legitimate demands of the farmers and has already accepted postponement of the payments of tube well bills,” he said. “A notification to this respect has already been issued, protest over the matter is unjustified,” he said.
“Protest is impermissible in Red Zone by farmers, any other group or party,” the minister said.
“The law will come into motion against those marching on the Red Zone,” the interior minister warned. “The Supreme Court (SC) has clearly ruled against any protest in the Red Zone,” he added.
It is pertinent to mention here that the protest of farmers in Islamabad, who have gathered under the umbrella of Pakistan Kissan Ittehad, has entered fourth day.
The farmers were demanding the restoration of the previous tubewell electricity tariff of Rs5.3 per unit and abolishing all taxes and adjustments.
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The representatives of farmers have called off their protest demonstration after a breakthrough was achieved in negotiations with the incumbent government on Tuesday.
This was announced by Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Kissan Ittehad Chairman Khalid Butt while talking to newsmen in Islamabad, Radio Pakistan reported.
The interior minister said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will announce a package for farmers next week to boost agriculture sector and benefit farmers’ community across the country.
Read more: Farmers stay put as sit-in continues for 6th day
He further said that the prime minister has constituted a ministerial committee under the chair of the interior minister to resolve the issues being faced by farmers.
Rana Sanaullah said farmers’ grievances regarding electricity bills, especially fuel charges adjustment, have already been addressed.
Responding to a question regarding PTI chief Imran Khan's call to hold long march in Islamabad, the interior minister warned that the government is fully prepared to tackle marchers with the support of Islamabad and Sindh police as well as Rangers and the Frontier Corps.
Express Tribune
This was announced by Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Kissan Ittehad Chairman Khalid Butt while talking to newsmen in Islamabad, Radio Pakistan reported.
The interior minister said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will announce a package for farmers next week to boost agriculture sector and benefit farmers’ community across the country.
Read more: Farmers stay put as sit-in continues for 6th day
He further said that the prime minister has constituted a ministerial committee under the chair of the interior minister to resolve the issues being faced by farmers.
Rana Sanaullah said farmers’ grievances regarding electricity bills, especially fuel charges adjustment, have already been addressed.
Responding to a question regarding PTI chief Imran Khan's call to hold long march in Islamabad, the interior minister warned that the government is fully prepared to tackle marchers with the support of Islamabad and Sindh police as well as Rangers and the Frontier Corps.
Express Tribune
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