Jamaat-e-Islami protests continue against petroleum levy and IPP deals
Jamaat-e-Islami leaders in Karachi and Lahore held press conferences on Monday to reject a government relief package while continuing sit-ins across Pakistan.
Protesters reject fuel relief offer
JI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman stated that the Prime Minister's recent petroleum relief package is insufficient. The party demands the complete abolition of the levy rather than accepting partial measures. This stance comes as sit-ins enter their 30th day at locations including Lahore and Karachi.
Government talks scheduled for Tuesday
JI leader Monem Zafar reported that PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal conveyed a message about upcoming negotiations. Talks are set to begin on Tuesday regarding the petroleum levy issue. Discussions concerning Independent Power Plants agreements will follow from Wednesday onward.
March planned for September 20
Preparations are underway for a march to Islamabad scheduled for September 20. The party warns that authorities would be held responsible if tactics block the movement. Current protests involve sit-ins at forty locations across the country.
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