Government and Jamaat-e-Islami continue talks on petroleum levy
Most outlets reported that the government has asked Jamaat-e-Islami for three more days to consider the party’s demands on the petroleum levy, with several mentioning the ongoing talks and the second round of discussions. The Express Tribune added that JI deferred its Islamabad long march and highlighted the party’s claim that the government is using international oil prices to justify high fuel prices while collecting the levy. Pakistan Today also noted the delay in the long march and the continuation of protests. Other outlets, like Geo News and BOL News, focused primarily on the government’s request for more time without elaborating on JI’s specific arguments.
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JI delays Islamabad long march as govt seeks three days on petroleum levy
JI had earlier submitted six proposals concerning the petroleum levy while continuing protests across the country.
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Federal govt seeks three more days in talks with Jamaat-e-Islami
Another round of talks between government representatives and the Jamaat-e-Islami delegation was held in Islamabad.
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Govt asks JI for three more days to decide on petroleum levy: Liaqat Baloch
Jamat-e-Islami senior leader Liaqat Baloch talking to media persons in Islamabad on September 10, 2026. — Facebook@JIPOfficial1Jamaat-e-Islami seeks relief for public, says Liaquat Baloch. Says bureaucratic hurdles complicate progress on six demands.Fazlur Rehman, Sohail Afridi...
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Government seeks more time in petroleum levy talks
ISLAMABAD: The government has asked Jamaat-e-Islami for three more days to consider its demands on the petroleum levy. Both sides completed another round of talks in Islamabad on Thursday. The government asked JI to delay its planned long march towards Islamabad. Officials requested additional time to review the party’s proposals for public relief. The government […]
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Govt seeks three more days in JI talks
The government on Thursday sought three more days from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) as the two sides completed the second round of talks over the party’s demand for relief in petroleum prices and abolition of the petroleum levy, sources said.
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Government and Jamaat-e-Islami hold talks on petro...
ISLAMABAD: Talks between the federal government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on petroleum product prices are continuing in Islamabad as both sides discuss measures to provide relief to consumers amid rising fuel costs. A JI delegation, led by the party’s Deputy Emir Liaquat Baloch, arrived at Punjab House to participate in the negotiations with the government. The government’s negotiating team is b...
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JI defers Islamabad long march, to finalise date on Friday
JI chief says govt using international oil prices to justify keeping fuel prices high while collecting petroleum levy
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