ISLAMABAD — The government and a Jamaat-e-Islami subcommittee will hold the final round of their negotiations on Tuesday, the party’s Deputy Emir Liaquat Baloch has said, as pressure mounts over the cost of living and alleged financial mismanagement in state departments.
In a statement, Baloch said the meeting would take place in the committee room of the Foreign Office under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
Party Presses for Petroleum Levy Cut
Baloch urged the government to reduce the petroleum levy and to take concrete steps to deliver relief to the public, arguing that the rising costs of petroleum products, electricity, gas and taxes had become unbearable for citizens.
He said that eliminating the petroleum levy and curbing alleged irregularities in gas imports could help improve the country’s economic situation.
Corruption Described as Economic Obstacle
The Jamaat-e-Islami leader also highlighted corruption in government departments, describing it as a major obstacle to the national economy.
Baloch expressed confidence that his party’s efforts to secure relief for the public would prove successful.
What to Watch
- The final round of talks is scheduled for Tuesday at the Foreign Office committee room.
- Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will chair the session.
- Jamaat-e-Islami’s core demands center on cutting the petroleum levy and delivering relief on energy and tax costs.
- The party has also raised concerns over corruption and alleged irregularities in gas imports.
The outcome of Tuesday’s session is expected to shape whether the negotiations translate into concrete measures on energy pricing and fiscal relief, or whether the two sides remain divided over the scope of any package.
