JI-Government Talks on Petroleum Levy Set for November 3: Liaqat Baloch

LAHORE: Oct 31: The next round of negotiations between Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan and the government committee on the abolition of the petroleum levy will be held on November 3, JI Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch said on Saturday.

Baloch said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal had separately contacted him by telephone to inform him about the upcoming meeting.

He said Ishaq Dar conveyed that the next round of talks between the JI and government committees would take place on November 3. Ahsan Iqbal also confirmed the date during a separate telephone conversation.

Baloch said the primary objective of the negotiations was to seek the gradual elimination of the petroleum levy and secure relief for the public amid rising inflation.

He said Jamaat-e-Islami would present its position during the talks, focusing on addressing the economic hardships faced by the people and reducing petroleum prices.

The JI leader reiterated that the party would continue to press for relief from the rising cost of living and a reduction in petroleum prices through negotiations with the government.