DPM Dar holds follow-up with JI delegation to continue petroleum prices, public relief consultations

By Ali Imran

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a follow-up meeting with a delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), led by Liaquat Baloch, to continue consultations on petroleum prices and public relief.
The two sides held constructive discussions on measures to provide relief to consumers, particularly low-income households. There was broad agreement on the need to address public concerns through continued consultation and cooperation, a DPM’s Office news release said.
The DPM/FM welcomed the positive spirit of the engagement. He reiterated that the Government remained focused on supporting ordinary households amid prevailing economic challenges.
The meeting was attended by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa, Special Secretary, Petroleum Division, Additional Secretary, Finance Division, as well as members of the JI delegation, Syed Firasat Shah, Nasrullah Randhawa and Inayatullah Khan.