--- title: "Government and Jamaat-e-Islami hold talks over petroleum levy protests" description: "Most outlets reported that a government delegation met with Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman to discuss the party’s protests against the petroleum levy, with several noting the formation of negotiation teams. A majority of the coverage also highlighted Hafiz Naeem’s statement that the sit-ins would continue even as talks proceed, emphasizing the dual approach of protests and negotiations. Some outlets, such as Daily Pakistan and BOL News, led with the agreement to hold talks, while others, like ARY News and Abb Takk News, placed greater emphasis on the continuation of the protests." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/6281-government-jamaat-e-islami-form-teams-for-talks-over-petrol site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Government and Jamaat-e-Islami hold talks over petroleum levy protests pakistan · latest filing 5 Sep 2026, 1:22 PM PKT · 3–5 Sep 2026 · 12 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that the government and Jamaat-e-Islami held or planned to hold talks regarding the petroleum levy protests, with some noting the formation of negotiation teams. Several emphasized Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman’s statement that sit-ins would continue during or after the discussions. While some headlines led with the continuation of protests, others framed the talks as a key development. The framing of the negotiations varied slightly, with some outlets highlighting the government’s offer and others focusing on the party’s insistence on maintaining its demonstrations. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 5 Sep 2026 — Hafiz Naeem announces govt talks on petroleum levy starting Monday (1 outlet) - **ARY News (English)** — [Hafiz Naeem announces govt talks on petroleum levy starting Monday](https://arynews.tv/hafiz-naeem-announces-govt-talks-on-petroleum-levy) · 5 Sep 2026, 1:22 PM PKT > Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has announced that talks with the government regarding the Petroleum Levy will begin on Monday. ### 3 Sep 2026 — Government and Jamaat-e-Islami hold talks over petroleum levy protests (9 outlets) > Most outlets reported that a government delegation met with Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman to discuss the party’s protests against the petroleum levy, with several noting the formation of negotiation teams. A majority of the coverage also highlighted Hafiz Naeem’s statement that the sit-ins would continue even as talks proceed, emphasizing the dual approach of protests and negotiations. Some outlets, such as Daily Pakistan and BOL News, led with the agreement to hold talks, while others, like ARY News and Abb Takk News, placed greater emphasis on the continuation of the protests. - **Dunya News** — [JI chief Hafiz Naeem says protests and talks will continue](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/971158-ji-chief-hafiz-naeem-says-protests-and-talks-will-continue) · 4 Sep 2026, 7:06 AM PKT > Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said Jamaat-e-Islami’s sit-ins would continue alongside negotiations, demanding lower fuel, bread and electricity costs. - **Business Recorder** — [Govt offers talks; JI to continue sit-ins](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437862/govt-offers-talks-ji-to-continue-sit-ins) · 4 Sep 2026, 5:40 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: A government delegation on Thursday met Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman at Mansoorah and offered negotiations on the party’s demand for withdrawal of the petroleum levy, as the JI’s nationwide shutter-down strike was observed across the country. The delegation comprising Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Political Affairs R... - **Daily Times** — [JI protests to continue alongside talks](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1547617/ji-protests-to-continue-alongside-talks/) · 3 Sep 2026, 10:36 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said the party will continue protests alongside negotiations with the government. He made the statement after a government delegation visited him at Mansoorah. The delegation included Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Rana Sanaullah and Khawaja Salman Rafique. Government officials asked JI to postpone its ongoing sit-ins. However, Hafiz Naeem […] - **Abb Takk News** — [JI Chief Hafiz Naeem reiterates commitment to sit-Ins amid ongoing negotiations with government](https://abbtakk.tv/ji-chief-hafiz-naeem-reiterates-commitment-to-sit-ins-amid-ongoing-negotiations-with-government/) · 3 Sep 2026, 7:18 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has emphasized that the party’s protests will persist alongside ongoing negotiations with the government, asserting that protests and talks complement each other and enhance the effectiveness of discussions. During a joint press conference with government representatives in Lahore, Hafiz Naeem described the dialogue... - **BOL News** — [Government, Jamaat-e-Islami agree to talks over petroleum levy](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/government-jamaat-e-islami-agree-to-talks-over-petroleum-levy) · 3 Sep 2026, 6:50 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > A government delegation met Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Thursday to seek an end to the party’s protests against the petroleum levy - **ARY News (English)** — [JI Chief Hafiz Naeem says sit-ins will continue during talks with government](https://arynews.tv/ji-chief-hafiz-naeem-says-sit-ins-will-continue-during-talks-with-government) · 3 Sep 2026, 6:09 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > He said Jamaat-e-Islami had formed a technical team for negotiations and announced that the party's sit-ins had entered their 19th day. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Government, Jamaat-e-Islami form teams for talks over petrol levy protests](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/03-Sep-2026/government-jamaat-e-islami-form-teams-for-talks-over-petrol-levy-protests) · 3 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – A government delegation led by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal met Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman in Lahore on Thursday to end the party’s sit-ins against the petroleum levy, after which both sides formed teams to hold negotiations. The government delegation met Jamaat-e-Islami leaders at Mansoorah in Lahore. The government’s negotiating team includes Federal […] - **Hum News English** — [Hafiz Naeem says sit-ins will continue despite talks with govt](https://humenglish.com/latest/hafiz-naeem-says-sit-ins-will-continue-despite-talks-with-govt/) · 3 Sep 2026, 5:29 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday said the party’s nationwide sit-ins and protests would continue despite talks with a government team, as the two sides discussed ways to provide relief to people hit by inflation and high petroleum levy. Naeem made the announcement after a government delegation comprising Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Adviser to the Prime Mini... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Govt, JI to hold talks today over petroleum levy protests](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330470650/govt-ji-to-hold-talks-today-over-petroleum-levy-protests) · 3 Sep 2026, 11:42 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) will hold negotiations today (Thursday) over the party’s nationwide protests against petroleum levies. The government side is expected to be represented by a four-member delegation. The government delegation will comprise Rana Sanaullah, Ahsan Iqbal, Khawaja Saad Rafique and Salman Rafiq, while a separate meeting between the government delegation and JI A... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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