ISLAMABAD:Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) led by Liaquat Baloch on Tuesday to discuss petroleum prices in the country.

According to the statement issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs

(Office of the Spokesperson), the two sides held candid discussions on practical measures to provide relief to the common man, with a specific focus on easing the economic burden on low-income citizens. Both sides agreed to continue their consultations over the coming days to formulate a way forward on energy pricing and public relief.

Ishaq Dar reiterated the Government's commitment to prioritising public welfare and facilitating ordinary citizens amidst global economic challenges. He emphasised that sustained cross-party dialogue remains key to addressing national economic challenges effectively.

The meeting was attended by the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhry, Adviser to PM on Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah Khan, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Finance and Special Secretary Petroleum. Meanwhile Liaquat Baloch was accompanied by JI Deputy Secretary Syed Farasat Shah and Emir JI Islamabad Engineer Nasrullah Randhawa.