JI protests and comprehensive proposals by its negotiating committee have contributed to a reduction in petroleum prices. Liaqat Baloch

ISLAMABAD, Nov 7: The final round of negotiations between government and Jamaat-e-Islami’s subcommittee will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Foreign Ministry’s S.Y.K. Block, under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch and discussed the progress of negotiations in detail.

Liaqat Baloch informed him that a subcommittee meeting, chaired by him, had already been held following the meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and JI Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman. A subsequent meeting of the technical team had also taken place.

He said the negotiations had now reached the final stage, requiring the government to take concrete steps regarding the petroleum levy and public relief. He added that sustained protests by Jamaat-e-Islami and comprehensive proposals put forward by its negotiating committee had contributed to reductions in petroleum prices. Issues concerning oil refineries had also been resolved, while adjustments were being made to the petroleum levy through indirect measures.

Liaqat Baloch stressed that, following negotiations and high-level discussions, it was now essential to finalize all outstanding matters and ensure tangible relief for the public.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar acknowledged that Jamaat-e-Islami’s protest had remained peaceful and within the political and democratic framework, with the objective of securing relief for the people. He said several public relief targets had already been achieved as a result of the party’s protest, while progress on the petroleum levy issue was continuing.

He also highlighted the challenges facing the government, including the international situation, regional conflict, prevailing uncertainty and constraints arising from the IMF programme.