Government and Jamaat-e-Islami to finalise schedule for talks on petrol levy
Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal contacted Jamaat-e-Islami Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch in Lahore on Tuesday to arrange a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and JI Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman regarding the petroleum levy.
Proposed meeting focuses on fuel tax
The proposed discussion will centre on the complete abolition of the petroleum levy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also intends to address agreements with independent power producers and reductions in electricity prices during this session.
JI campaign paused by government request
Liaqat Baloch stated that the JI had been campaigning against the tax for two months involving road blocks and sit-ins. He confirmed that the party's 'Super Long March' from Karachi towards Islamabad was paused at the prime minister's request.
Committees to coordinate on timeline
Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal will coordinate with the JI committee to finalise a mutually agreed schedule for the meeting. Both sides hope to discuss the issue soon after consultations are held.
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