More than 832,000 farmers across Punjab have received Kisan Cards under the provincial government’s initiative, official figures showed.
Farmers have so far used agricultural loans worth Rs254 billion through the scheme. During the wheat season, they purchased agricultural inputs worth Rs100 billion using the Kisan Card facility, while the government provided Rs90 billion in financial support for the Kharif crop season.
The program also helped around 300,000 farmers buy agricultural inputs worth Rs30 billion.
Officials said 538,000 farmers were required to repay Rs67 billion in loans. So far, they have repaid Rs57 billion in instalments, helping the government achieve nearly 86% of its recovery target.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the Kisan Card scheme is improving the lives of farmers across the province. She said the initiative is reducing farmers’ dependence on middlemen and helping them achieve financial stability and prosperity.
The chief minister also appreciated farmers for making timely loan repayments, saying their commitment reflects responsibility and progress in the agricultural sector.
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Earlier, Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed gratitude after the province’s Virtual Centre for Child Safety (VCCS) project named “Mera Pyara” was recognised as a Global Champion by the United Nations (UN) supported World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Awards 2026.
This is a significant achievement for Pakistan, as two projects initiated under the Chief Minister’s leadership ranked highly in this esteemed international competition.
The “Mera Pyara” project was listed among the top five initiatives worldwide, while the Virtual Women Police Station made it to the top 20 projects globally.
