Ishaq Dar, Liaquat Baloch Discuss Government-Jamaat-e-Islami Talks, Final Round Scheduled for November 10

LAHORE:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Deputy Emir Liaquat Baloch to discuss negotiations between the government and the religious-political party.

According to Liaquat Baloch, the negotiating subcommittee of the government and Jamaat-e-Islami has already held a meeting, while the technical committee has also completed its session.

He said the next step was for the government to take measures regarding the petroleum levy and provide relief to the public.

Liaquat Baloch announced that the final round of talks between the two sides’ subcommittees would be held on November 10. The meeting will take place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

Dar, meanwhile, said Jamaat-e-Islami’s protest was peaceful and within the bounds of democratic principles.

He added that several objectives related to public relief had already been achieved as a result of the protest, while the issue of the petroleum levy was also under consideration for resolution.

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