Is govt ready to cut petrol price to Rs225 per litre amid protest call?
The announcement has sparked political debate and public attention across the country.
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has announced nationwide protests against rising fuel prices. He said demonstrations will be held on Friday, June 19 across the country.
He made the announcement through a message shared on social media platform X. He said the protest will focus on inflation and high fuel costs.
Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman said that large protests will be held at all district headquarters. He added that a small reduction of Rs10 or Rs15 in petrol prices is not enough.
He said people are already struggling with inflation and need immediate relief. The party has urged citizens to join the protests in large numbers.
The Jamaat-e-Islami leader demanded that petrol price should be reduced immediately to Rs225 per litre. He also suggested that fuel prices should be frozen for the next three years.
He claimed that global oil prices are falling after recent international developments. He referred to the Iran-US agreement as one of the reasons behind the decline.
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Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman said the government is collecting around Rs150 per litre in taxes and levies. He claimed that Rs116 per litre includes petroleum levy alone.
He demanded an immediate cut in taxes on fuel prices. He said relief is necessary for both poor and middle-class citizens.
He also demanded a reduction in electricity and gas prices along with petrol. He said inflation has made life extremely difficult for ordinary people.
He questioned how long the public will continue to bear the burden of high costs. He said government policies must focus on relief for citizens.
Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman appealed especially to young people to join the protest on June 19. He said strong public participation will send a clear message.
He urged citizens to stand against inflation and economic pressure. The party believes the protest will highlight public frustration.
The demand for petrol price reduction shows growing public pressure on the government. Rising fuel costs have become a major issue for households.
The announced protests may increase political pressure in the coming days. The situation highlights the wider challenge of managing inflation and energy pricing in the country.
