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‘Slash Petrol to Rs225’: Hafiz Naeem Demands Immediate Relief and Total Abolition of Petroleum Levy
Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has demanded that the government immediately slash petrol prices to Rs225 per liter and completely abolish the petroleum levy to pass global oil relief to the public. Speaking in Lahore, he also praised Pakistan and Qatar's mediation in the upcoming US-Iran peace deal while strongly condemning ongoing Israeli military aggression in Lebanon and Palestine.
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by News Desk
2026-06-18
‘Slash Petrol to Rs225’: Hafiz Naeem Demands Immediate Relief and Total Abolition of Petroleum Levy

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  • Demands for Severe Economic Relief: Addressing a high-profile press conference in Lahore on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman demanded immediate, aggressive government intervention to shield the public from skyrocketing inflation and unemployment. Highlighting the severe economic distress faced by the poor and middle-class segments of society, the JI chief questioned the government's lack of concrete relief measures. He demanded that the domestic price of petrol be slashed immediately to Rs225 per liter, alongside the total abolition of the petroleum levy, arguing that the recent drop in global oil prices must be passed on directly to consumers.

  • Relief for the Business Sector: Beyond motor fuel, Hafiz Naeem urged the federal administration to execute corresponding price cuts for high-speed diesel and electricity tariffs. He emphasized that lowering commercial energy inputs is critical not only for daily wage earners but also to revive Pakistan's struggling industrial and business sectors under the crushing weight of high production costs.

  • Condemnation of West Bank and Lebanon Violations: In the same address, Hafiz Naeem launched a fierce critique against Israel, accusing its leadership of systematically violating active ceasefire frameworks and stoking wider regional proxy warfare. He pointed to recent kinetic strikes across South Lebanon that have targeted thousands of innocent civilians, asserting that sustainable Middle Eastern peace remains impossible without halting Israeli territorial expansion. The JI chief reiterated that occupied territories belong fundamentally to the Palestinian people and demanded that the government of Pakistan and the wider international community take a definitive stand to protect Palestinian sovereign rights.

JI Press Conference & Policy Mandate Matrix (June 18, 2026)

Policy Vector & Demands Key Targets & Declarations Targeted Impact Group
Petrol Price Target Demand immediate reduction to Rs225 / liter. General public and daily commuters.
Petroleum Levy Status Demanded a complete, unconditional abolition. Total relief from structural fuel taxation.
Secondary Energy Inputs Slash diesel costs and lower electricity tariffs. Commercial industries and small businesses.
US-Iran Peace Position Strongly endorsed the historic Swiss treaty signing. Commends Pakistan-Qatar joint mediation.
Middle East Stance Condemned Israeli strikes in Lebanon and occupation. Demands global enforcement of Palestinian rights

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