--- title: "Government and Jamaat-e-Islami resume talks on petroleum levy" description: "Most outlets reported that the government and Jamaat-e-Islami resumed negotiations on the petroleum levy, with a focus on JI submitting six proposals aimed at reducing the financial burden on consumers. While several outlets highlighted the continuation of protests during the talks, others noted the government's openness to examining viable relief measures. A few mentioned the timing of the second round of discussions, which is set for three days after the first meeting." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7070-fuel-levy-ji-submits-six-proposals-to-govt-says-protest-will site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Government and Jamaat-e-Islami resume talks on petroleum levy pakistan · updated 8 Sep 2026, 10:27 AM PKT · 7–8 Sep 2026 · 14 articles from 12 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 12 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that the government and Jamaat-e-Islami resumed negotiations on the petroleum levy, with a focus on JI submitting six proposals aimed at reducing the financial burden on consumers. While several outlets highlighted the continuation of protests during the talks, others noted the government's openness to examining viable relief measures. A few mentioned the timing of the second round of discussions, which is set for three days after the first meeting. ## Same story from 12 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Daily Times** — [JI submits six-point proposal to govt to abolish petroleum levy](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1549650/ji-submits-six-point-proposal-to-govt-to-abolish-petroleum-levy/) · 8 Sep 2026, 10:27 AM PKT > The first round of negotiations between delegations from Jamaat-e-Islami and the federal government regarding the abolition of the petroleum levy and provision of relief to the public has concluded in Islamabad, with Jamaat-e-Islami submitting six key proposals to the government committee and agreeing to hold the next session on Thursday. The JI delegation was led […] - **Business Recorder** — [POL products’ prices and PL: Govt agrees to examine JI’s proposals](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438365/pol-products-prices-and-pl-govt-agrees-to-examine-jis-proposals) · 8 Sep 2026, 5:56 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Monday discussed the rising prices of petroleum products and the petroleum levy, as the government agreed to examine proposals aimed at reducing the burden on consumers. The meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, was attended by Deputy Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan(JI)Liaquat Baloch and his delegation, Prime Minis... - **Dawn** — [JI submits six proposals as first round of talks with govt concludes](https://www.dawn.com/news/2028177/ji-submits-six-proposals-as-first-round-of-talks-with-govt-concludes) · 7 Sep 2026, 11:53 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The first round of talks between Jamaat-i-Islami and the federal government on abolishing the petroleum levy and providing relief to the public concluded in Islamabad on Monday, with the party submitting six key proposals to the government committee. Both sides agreed to hold the next round on Thursday. Last week, the government and JI agreed to form committees comprising experts to ... - **Hum News English** — [Govt seeks time as JI proposes Rs80 cut in petroleum levy](https://humenglish.com/latest/govt-seeks-time-as-ji-proposes-rs80-cut-in-petroleum-levy/) · 7 Sep 2026, 10:07 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday assured Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) that it would consider the party’s proposals for providing relief to consumers hit by rising petrol and diesel prices, with another round of talks scheduled in three days. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the government was making efforts to provide maximum relief to the public amid a surge in global oil prices driven by tension... - **Minute Mirror** — [Government welcomes JI proposals on petroleum levy](https://minutemirror.com.pk/government-welcomes-ji-proposals-on-petroleum-levy-626353/) · 7 Sep 2026, 9:50 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The government has welcomed workable proposals from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on the petroleum levy and rising petrol prices. - **Dunya News** — [Government, Jamaat-e-Islami agree to resume petrol levy talks after six relief proposals](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/971801-government-jamaateislami-agree-to-resume-petrol-levy-talks-after-si) · 7 Sep 2026, 9:25 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Liaqat Baloch says protests will continue during negotiations - **24 News HD** — [Govt, JI hold first round of talks on petroleum levy](https://www.24newshd.tv/07-Sep-2026/govt-ji-hold-first-round-talks-petroleum-levy) · 7 Sep 2026, 9:21 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The first round of negotiations between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) over the petroleum levy and rising fuel prices was held on Monday in a cordial atmosphere. - **Geo News** — [Fuel levy: JI submits six proposals to govt, says protest will continue alongside talks](https://www.geo.tv/latest/681047-fuel-levy-ji-submits-six-proposals-to-govt-says-protest-will-continue-alongside-talks) · 7 Sep 2026, 9:10 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Minister for Planning, Development and Speical Initiative Ahsan Iqbal along with other government representatives hold talks with Jamat-e-Islami delegation in Islamabad, September 7, 2026. — X/@JIPOfficialTalks focus on petroleum levy and rising fuel: Iqbal.Govt says workable... - **The Nation** — [Govt, JI discuss petroleum levy, fuel prices; second round in three days](https://www.nation.com.pk/07-Sep-2026/govt-ji-discuss-petroleum-levy-fuel-prices-second-round-three-days) · 7 Sep 2026, 8:58 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said the government did not want to impose any additional burden on the people and would welcome all viable proposals aimed at providing relief to the public. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Govt, JI discuss petroleum levy, fuel prices; second round in three days](https://www.app.com.pk/national/govt-ji-discuss-petroleum-levy-fuel-prices-second-round-in-three-days/) · 7 Sep 2026, 8:33 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said the government did not want to impose any additional burden on the people and would welcome all viable proposals aimed at providing relief to the public. He was speaking at a meeting with a delegation of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI),... - **ARY News (English)** — [Jamaat-e-Islami proposes six measures to abolish petroleum levy](https://arynews.tv/jamaat-e-islami-proposes-six-measures-to-abolish-petroleum-levy) · 7 Sep 2026, 8:24 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Speaking after talks with the government team, Liaquat Baloch said the prime minister had formed a team for negotiations and JI h... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Government, Jamaat-e-Islami to resume talks on petroleum levy on Thursday](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/07-Sep-2026/government-jamaat-e-islami-to-resume-talks-on-petroleum-levy-on-thursday) · 7 Sep 2026, 7:38 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that negotiations between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) will resume on Thursday. The first round of talks between the government and JI over the removal of the petroleum levy concluded in the federal capital. The government delegation was led by Planning Minister Ahsan […] ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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