JI submits six proposals as first round of talks with govt concludes
ISLAMABAD: The first round of talks between Jamaat-i-Islami and the federal government on abolishing the petroleum levy and providing relief to the public concluded in Islamabad on Monday, with the party submitting six key proposals to the government committee. Both sides agreed to hold the next round on Thursday. Last week, the government and JI agreed to form committees comprising experts to…
In the first round of talks between Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and the federal government in Islamabad on Monday, the Islamic party presented six detailed proposals to the government committee, aiming to provide relief to the public. Both sides agreed to hold the next round of negotiations on Thursday. The JI delegation was led by Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch, who emphasized the severe impact of the direct Rs80 petroleum levy on the national economy.
Baloch also highlighted the need to discontinue daily petroleum pricing and questioned the current subsidy structures that failed to deliver relief to citizens. The government side was headed by Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who assured that the relevant government institutions would review the proposals and address any impractical points.
Iqbal further noted that global economies were affected by regional tensions, including the US-Israeli war on Iran, and that petroleum prices were expected to ease once conflicts de-escalate. The government assured that they were not overburdening citizens and would provide relief whenever possible. The talks are set to continue with a second round of negotiations within three days after feedback from relevant institutions.
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