Farmers urged to repay Kisan Card loans on time in Rawalpindi

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Farmers sort radishes on the outskirts of Lahore before loading them onto a truck for transport to vegetable markets in the city.—AFP
Farmers sort radishes on the outskirts of Lahore before loading them onto a truck for transport to vegetable markets in the city.—AFP

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Agriculture Department advised farmers to deposit interest-free loan payment of Chief Minister Punjab Kisan Card timely and get a chance to win prizes worth millions of rupees through a lucky draw.

According to the spokesperson of the Agriculture Department, Punjab, the deposit of dues has been in progress under the third phase of the Punjab Kisan Card since April 16, 2026.

“Farmers are advised to ensure timely payment of their Kisan Card bill. After the payment of the Kisan Card bill, the amount of the next interest-free agricultural loan will be credited to the farmer’s Kisan Card within 24 hours,” he said.

The spokesperson further stated that farmers should deposit their outstanding loan amount by April 25, 2026, and also get a chance to win thousands of prizes worth millions of rupees through a lucky draw.

Published in Dawn, April 22nd, 2026

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