Swabi tobacco farmers protest low prices by burning crop
Most outlets reported the protest action of burning tobacco by farmers in Swabi, with a focus on the rejection of low buying prices. Dawn led with a farmer's protest citing government indifference and policies favoring companies, while The Express Tribune highlighted the specific Rs350 rate rejected by farmers. Dunya News included the unverified nature of the price allegations but did not specify a figure.
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Swabi farmer sets tobacco bales on fire to protest low price
SWABI: A farmer set on fire bales of his tobacco as a mark of protest here on Sunday, saying that he was taking this step due to government’s “indifference and its policies favouring the companies”. Leaders of various unions of farmers and members of Swabi action committee attended the protest outside the Swabi Press Club. A number of tobacco cultivators, leaders of political parties and people...
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Swabi tobacco growers burn crop, protest
Farmers reject Rs350 rate, demand official price
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Swabi tobacco farmers protest low buying prices, burn 500kg crop
The allegations regarding the prices being offered by tobacco companies were made by the protesting farmers and were not independently verified in the information provided.
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