RAWALPINDI: Jamaat-e-Islami North Punjab Ameer Dr. Tariq Saleem said that the recent significant reduction in petroleum prices was the result of his party's sustained struggle, but the relief provided to the public remained insufficient.Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Jamaat-e-Islami Gujrat Emir Ansar Mahmood Dhool, Dr. Tariq Saleem said the campaign against petroleum levy was a struggle for the fundamental rights of citizens and economic justice. He stressed that the government must take practical measures to address inflation, the economic crisis, and the hardships faced by ordinary people instead of relying on announcements and promises. He said it was essential to explain the root causes of inflation to the public and raise a strong voice for the resolution of their problems. Jamaat-e-Islami, he added, would continue its struggle for an Islamic system, the protection of public rights and relief from economic difficulties.Dr. Tariq Saleem said the party's position on the petroleum levy was clear: it considered the levy an unjust financial burden on the public and demanded its complete abolition. He recalled that Jamaat-e-Islami had launched a sustained nationwide campaign against the levy, during which roads were blocked at 510 locations, sit-ins continued in different cities for around six weeks, public rallies were held in dozens of cities and a Train March was launched from Karachi. He said the party temporarily suspended its campaign for a few days after the prime minister assured it that the government would provide substantial relief to the public by reducing the levy. The decision was also taken in response to the prime minister's request to postpone the Train March, he added.Dr. Tartiq Saleem said the petroleum levy had placed an unbearable burden on citizens and made their lives increasingly difficult. He maintained that Jamaat-e-Islami's public movement was aimed at ending what it described as economic exploitation and securing meaningful relief for the people.