ISLAMABAD, November 3, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held talks with a Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) delegation led by Liaquat Baloch on Tuesday to discuss petroleum prices and possible measures to ease the financial burden on consumers, particularly low-income households.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on practical options for providing relief to the public amid economic pressures and challenges affecting energy prices.
Both sides exchanged views on measures aimed at reducing the impact of petroleum prices on ordinary citizens and agreed to continue consultations over the coming days to develop a way forward on energy pricing and public relief.
Dar reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritising public welfare and facilitating citizens facing financial difficulties amid global economic challenges.
He also emphasised the importance of sustained dialogue between political parties in addressing the country’s economic problems and developing practical solutions.
The meeting was attended by the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa, the Finance Secretary and the Special Secretary Petroleum.
The discussions concluded with an agreement to maintain consultations on petroleum pricing and measures aimed at providing economic relief to the public.