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Government cuts fuel prices amid Jamaat-e-Islami protests over levies

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The Government of Pakistan issued a notification reducing petrol prices by Rs1.70 per litre and high-speed diesel prices by Rs3.12 per litre. Concurrently, Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Engineer Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman postponed a long march until he meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after his return from the UN General Assembly. The party confirmed that nationwide sit-ins would continue.

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Why it matters

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The price reductions address the petroleum levy issue that Jamaat-e-Islami is protesting against the Government of Pakistan. Jamaat-e-Islami stated it will discuss the petroleum levy and Independent Power Producers issues with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon his return.

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Who's involved

  • Shehbaz SharifPrime Minister of Pakistan, who is expected to meet with Jamaat-e-Islami leadership.
  • Jamaat-e-IslamiIslamist political party that is protesting government policies on levies and IPPs.
  • Government of PakistanFederal government of Pakistan that announced the reduction in fuel prices.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • PunjabSpeculative

    Fuel price reductions could lower transportation and production costs across the province.

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