*Press Release*
*November 21, 2024*
Jahangir Khan Tareen stated that ensuring the economic security of farmers and strengthening the agricultural economy is our top priority. Farmers play a pivotal role in the stability of the national economy. He expressed these views while addressing farmers at the inauguration of the 2024-25 crushing season at JDW Sugar Mill Unit 1 in Rahim Yar Khan today.
The event was attended by Ali Khan Tareen, the management of the JDW sugar mills, and a large number of farmers. Jahangir Tareen further stated that JDW sugar mills have commenced crushing operations as of today. “We have always provided farmers with the full price for sugarcane and ensured timely payments. God willing, we will continue to provide all possible facilities to sugarcane farmers.”
Afterward, Jahangir Tareen, accompanied by Ali Tareen, inspected various sections of the sugar mills and also met with farmers. The farmers expressed their gratitude to Jahangir Tareen and Ali Tareen for setting the sugarcane price at Rs. 400 per maund and ensuring timely payments.