JI submits six proposals to govt for abolishing petroleum levy
Liaqat Baloch says objective remains providing immediate relief to the public, urges rulers to cut state expenditures
Negotiations between Jamaat-e-Islami and the Pakistani government concluded on Monday in Islamabad, with JI presenting six proposals for abolishing the petroleum levy. The proposals were led by Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch, who expressed concern over the levy's impact on the national economy. The government side was headed by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, and the two sides agreed to hold the next session on September 10.
Baloch emphasized the importance of providing immediate relief to the public and urged the government to cut state expenditures. He also criticized the government for failing to meet commitments from previous talks regarding independent power producers and Balochistan Long March protests.
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