Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Pakistan Kissan Ittehad Condemns Farmer Detentions
Farmers in Pakistan are upset and protesting because they believe the government isn't supporting them.
They're being arrested for protesting.
The farmers want the government to drop the charges against them and let them go.
They also want the government to set prices for their wheat crops before they plant them.
The farmers are worried about their crops drying up because of a lack of water, and are losing money.
The farmers claim that the provincial irrigation minister's choices led to crop failures.
The farmers want the government to provide financial aid to allow them to convert from diesel to solar power for their water wells.
The KIP will begin wider protests if demands are not met.
KIP condemns FIRs filed against protesting farmers.
KIP demands immediate withdrawal of cases and release of detainees.
KIP calls for announcement of wheat support prices before sowing season.
KIP wants a review of the transition to solar-powered tube wells.
Farmers report financial losses due to dried crops and water shortages.
- Who
- Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (KIP), farmers
- What
- Condemnation of FIRs, demands for policy changes
- When
- Prior to the sowing season, August
- Where
- Nasirabad, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Why
- To address farmer detentions, crop damage, and agricultural issues.
Farmers' Perspective
Government's Stance
Farmer Detentions
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers were peacefully protesting, and their detention is unjust.
Government's Stance
Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
Agricultural Policies
Farmers' Perspective
Government policies, including funding for solar tube wells and electricity supply, have caused major problems for farmers, including crop damage.
Government's Stance
Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Organization
- Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (KIP)
- Location
- Nasirabad, Balochistan
- Issue
- Farmer detentions and agricultural policies
- Demand
- Withdrawal of cases, release of detainees, wheat prices
- Action
- KIP threatens demonstrations