Farmers’ Long March was postponed after successful negotiations between the government and the Farmers’ Alliance in Quetta. The talks ended with an agreement between both sides, and the planned march towards Islamabad was delayed on Thursday.
The negotiations took place between the government delegation and representatives of the Farmers’ Alliance as tensions continued in different areas. Both sides discussed the situation and explored ways to resolve the issues peacefully.
Farmers’ Alliance leader Khalid Hussain Bath said the government delegation provided assurances about security arrangements. He said the decision to postpone the march came after discussions with government officials.
However, Khalid Hussain Bath made it clear that the planned Farmers Long March towards Islamabad would still take place. He said the movement would continue and the alliance would announce a new date for the march after further consultation.
He added that the government’s commitment to provide security played an important role in reaching the decision. The Farmers’ Alliance leadership will now review the next steps before announcing the future schedule.
Meanwhile, government representative Ali Madad Jatak appreciated Khalid Hussain Bath for listening to the government’s concerns. He said both sides held meaningful discussions during the meeting.
Ali Madad Jatak explained that the situation around Ziarat Cross had remained difficult for several days. According to him, the government decided to engage with the Farmers’ Alliance to reduce tensions and find a solution through dialogue.
He said the government wanted to maintain peace and avoid any disruption caused by the ongoing situation. He also confirmed that further discussions would continue with the Farmers’ Alliance leadership.
The government delegation and Farmers’ Alliance representatives agreed to stay in touch about future developments. Both sides said they were willing to discuss the remaining matters through talks.
The announcement bring temporary relief as the Farmers’ Long March delayed following the successful negotiations. The alliance leaders said they would share more details about the next phase after completing consultations.
The Farmers’ Alliance had planned the march towards Islamabad to highlight their demands and seek government attention. The movement attracted discussions among officials as preparations for the march continued.
After the Quetta meeting, both sides decided to focus on further communication instead of immediate street action. The government and alliance representatives will now work on the upcoming strategy.
The final decision about the new date of the Farmers Long March will come after discussions between the alliance leadership and government representatives. The situation remains under observation as both sides continue talks.
