Punjab government starts paddy procurement

Punjab government has formally started procurement in Sheikhupura and Gujranwala districts of the province. Staff from agricultural department, revenue and food departments and district administration have been appointed at the procurement centres.
According to a spokesman of the agricultural department, the government has also initiated action against those displaying negligence in discharging of their duties with regard to paddy procurement. The department had suspended Executive District Officer Agriculture (EDA Marketing) Sheikhupura Lal Khan and his duties have been assigned to EADA Nankana Sahib Muhammad Shabbir.