Farooq Tariq
Farooq Tariq is the Secretary General of the Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (PKRC), known for advocating for farmers' rights and sustainable agriculture. He has been vocal against corporate farming practices and the leasing of agricultural land to corporations, arguing that such actions threaten small farmers and local food systems.
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Farooq Tariq, a farmer and activist from Toba Tek Singh in central Punjab, said any disruption to water supply could have a 'devastating impact on the agriculture of Pakistan'.
Pakistan to suspend peace treaty with India as tensions grow over Kashmir killings – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-24
Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee general secretary Farooq Tariq rejected the government’s package.
Punjab announces Rs15bn package for wheat farmers - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-04-17
PKRC Secretary General Farooq Tariq said the government had leased out at least 1.7 million acres of agricultural land to corporate entities.
Nationwide protests held against corporate farming, new canals - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-14
