JI protest against fuel levy gains support from Fazlur Rehman, KP CM

Jamaat-e-Islami's ongoing campaign against the petroleum levy has garnered support from other political figures, including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.

According to reports, JI Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman held telephonic conversations with both leaders. Following the calls, Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced his support for JI's movement. CM Afridi also praised JI's democratic struggle on public issues and urged the federal government to provide relief.

Separately, former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail also visited the JI's protest sit-in.

Following a second round of talks with the government, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has warned it will proceed with a long march on Islamabad if its demands for fuel price relief are not met. JI's Deputy Ameer, Liaquat Baloch, confirmed that the party had presented a six-point proposal to the government.

Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Baloch stated that the government had requested the party to postpone its final call for a long march until Monday. He criticized the government's response, saying it had no answer "except for excuses." He reiterated the warning that if the government fails to provide relief, sit-ins from across the country will march towards the capital.

The government has requested an additional three days to make a final decision regarding the petroleum levy, as negotiations with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) continued on Thursday, September 10.

A major decision is expected from the ongoing negotiations between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) over the petroleum levy, according to available reports on Thursday, September 10.

Further details from the ongoing negotiations between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami indicate that the talks are centered on proposals to reduce the petroleum levy, rather than its complete abolition as was earlier reported.

A Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) delegation has reached Punjab House for negotiations with the government, according to reports on Thursday, September 10. The meeting is focused on the party's ongoing protest against the petroleum levy.

A government delegation has held talks with leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), according to reports on Thursday, September 10. The meeting comes amid an ongoing protest by the JI demanding the abolition of the petroleum levy on fuel.

In a major development following weeks of protests, the federal government has reportedly decided to abolish the petroleum levy. According to available information on September 10, a letter has been issued to the Ministry of Petroleum for the immediate abolition of the tax.

The move comes after a 25-day protest by the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) against high fuel costs.

The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) protest against inflation and rising petrol prices has entered its 25th day. On September 10, party chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticised the government for a perceived lack of seriousness in negotiations.

Reports also indicate that the JI ameer has contacted the chief of the Awami National Party (ANP) to discuss the ongoing political and economic situation, building on the ANP's previous expression of support for the protest movement.

The ongoing protests against inflation have been further fueled by a significant increase in fuel costs, with available reports on September 9 indicating that the price of petrol has risen by approximately Rs 48 per litre over the last month and a half.

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has threatened to march on Islamabad on September 10 if its demands for the abolition of the petroleum levy are not met. The party, led by Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, has reportedly been holding a sit-in for 25 days as part of its nationwide protest against inflation.

Awami National Party (ANP) leader Aimal Wali Khan has accepted an invitation from Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) to join its ongoing nationwide protest against inflation and high fuel prices, marking a notable political development in the campaign.

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has extended its deadline for the government to reduce high fuel prices, with party chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announcing on September 9 that the new date is October 10.

The party continues to threaten a long march to Islamabad if its demands are not met.

In an address to a rally, Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said the party's protest has expanded, with sit-ins now being held in 32 cities across the country. The announcement came a day after the government increased petroleum prices by Rs 13 per litre.

Rehman criticised what he termed an "extortion tax," stating that the government was collecting Rs 85 per litre as a petroleum levy, with total taxes on petrol amounting to around Rs 130 per litre. He warned that if the party's demands were not met, he would issue a "final call" on September 10 for a march on Islamabad aimed at uprooting the "cruel regime."

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has threatened to launch a long march to Islamabad if its demands regarding the reduction of petroleum prices are not accepted by September 10.

The announcement was made by JI chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on the 24th day of the party's ongoing sit-in against the petroleum levy at Governor House, Karachi. He stated that if negotiations fail, a date for the march to D-Chowk, Islamabad, will be announced on September 10.

Hafiz Naeem also revealed that the PTI chairman has supported the sit-in and assured participation. Additionally, a new sit-in against inflation has been announced in Rawalpindi.

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has issued an ultimatum to the government, stating that if petrol prices are not reduced, the party has "a plan for much further ahead."

Speaking on a TV programme, Rehman revealed details from the ongoing negotiations, stating the government's team claimed it could not abolish the petroleum levy because it was "stuck" in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and was compelled to meet its targets.

The JI leader countered that removing the levy and certain taxes could decrease the petrol price by as much as Rs 106 per litre. He proposed that the government could create the necessary fiscal space by reducing the policy rate by 3%, which he claimed would have an impact of over Rs 1600 billion.

Rehman also called on other opposition parties to join JI's protest, reiterating that the sit-ins would continue alongside the talks.

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has formally presented a set of six proposals to the government's negotiating committee as talks continue over the recent petroleum price hike.

The proposals were submitted during a new round of dialogue between the two sides. The government's team is being led by Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal.

Talks between Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and the federal government have resumed, with new proposals reportedly being discussed regarding the petroleum levy and recent fuel price hikes. The development comes as pressure from the religious party's ongoing protests continues.

Following the first round of talks, Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has reacted strongly to the government's decision to increase petroleum prices. JI leader Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman issued a warning to the government, with the party accusing it of betrayal for raising prices while negotiations for economic relief were underway.

Following the first round of talks over the petroleum levy, the federal government has taken Jamaat-i-Islami's (JI) six proposals under review and requested three days to consult with relevant ministries. The second round of negotiations is now scheduled for Thursday.

Speaking to the media after the meeting in Islamabad, Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who heads the government's negotiating team, said that some national economic realities cannot be denied, but the government would welcome viable suggestions. He noted that the proposals relate to various ministries whose input will be sought.

JI Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch, who led his party's delegation, confirmed the government had been given three days to review the proposals. He stated that while negotiation is the ultimate path, peaceful protests would continue alongside the talks. According to JI, sit-ins against the petroleum levy are ongoing in 10 cities across the country.

Baloch also claimed the government has already collected more revenue from the petroleum levy than its budget target, while also acknowledging the government is constrained by its agreement with the IMF.