Govt, JI consult on easing impact of POL prices

Islamabad witnessed a crucial meeting between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan on Tuesday, aimed at discussing strategies to alleviate the impact of soaring petroleum prices on the general populace, especially those with limited financial resources. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, convened with a delegation led by Liaquat Baloch, representing JI Pakistan.

Other notable attendees included the Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal; Rana Sanaullah Khan, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Inter-Provincial Coordination and Political Affairs; SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary, Finance; and the Special Secretary.

The primary objective of the meeting was to explore viable options for providing financial relief to ordinary citizens amidst global economic challenges. Discussions centered around energy pricing, with both parties exchanging their perspectives. After thorough deliberations, an agreement was reached to maintain ongoing consultations in the coming days to formulate potential courses of action.

Senator Dar emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding public welfare and addressing the economic hardships faced by the ordinary citizens. He highlighted the significance of political engagement and cross-party consultations in tackling national economic hurdles. The statement from the meeting affirmed, “Both sides held candid discussions on practical measures to provide relief to the common man, with a specific emphasis on easing the economic burden on low-income citizens.

Both sides agreed to continue their consultations over the coming days to formulate a way forward on energy pricing and public relief.”