Talks on petroleum levy relief move closer after 10th round
Both sides agreed to widen existing relief, especially for low-income households, while the government plans to consult the IMF on gradually reducing the levy.
JI and the federal government reached general agreement on a draft deal after their 10th round of talks in Islamabad.
Both sides agreed to expand existing relief, particularly for low-income households.
JI proposed relief for vehicles with engines up to 1,000cc and for the agricultural sector.
The government plans to consult the IMF on continuing relief and reducing the levy gradually.
JI says it could resume its march toward Islamabad if talks do not produce a concrete agreement on abolishing the levy.