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The Punjab government chooses to “release” JI workers who have been arrested.

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Insiders in the Punjab government claim that the federal government’s proposal was the basis for the workers’ release.

According to sources, the government requested additional time to resume talks, which prevented the third session of talks between the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and the government from taking place.

Although the government’s committee was supposed to attend the third session of talks on Thursday, they failed to show up. The JI issued a two-day deadline to the government, threatening to spread the demonstration over the entire nation, according to the people with knowledge of the incident.

According to the sources, the JI announced that it will not be changing its position and began planning its next course of action and protest tactics.

A statewide shutter down and wheel jam strike are other actions the JI is considering, in addition to holding sit-ins at provincial headquarters.

When the government responds positively, JI Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman stated that they will wait a few days and then intensify their protests.

Additionally, he said, “We would issue a march call.”

In an effort to obtain their rights, thousands of people, according to Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, are sitting in protest. According to JI head, Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are plundering the people, and their movement is to protect them.

The JI’s sit-in against excessive power bills and inflation began its seventh day, and negotiations between the government and the party came to a standstill. This is an important point to make.

Amir Muqam, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, and Information Minister Atta Tarar made up the government’s negotiating team. They met with the JI’s Vice Chief Liaquat Baloch’s delegation twice, but the discussions ended in a deadlock.

Read more: JI says it will not back down from its demands and accepts the government’s offer to hold discussions.

The JI brought up its ten requests and asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ensure the continuation of the current negotiations, since the government’s response has been “delayed.”

Insisting that any agreement achieved must bore PM Sharif’s signature, the party led by Hafiz Naeemur Rehman demanded a guarantee from the premier before engaging in any negotiations.

Requirements: • All petroleum products should be exempt from the Petroleum Development Levy, and price rises should be stopped.

  • A 20% decrease in gas, electricity, and food commodity costs.

Reinforce agreements with IPPs, especially the portion about paying in US dollars at the conclusion of the transaction.

  • Tax cuts, for example, for the industrial and agricultural sectors.
  • Promote commerce, investment, and the industrial sector via incentives.

The privileged class is subject to taxes and the salaried class is not subject to an increase in taxes.

  • 35% less spent on non-development costs.

The elimination of all taxes on stationery and other supplies used in children’s education and training.

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Petrol prices are expected to experience another increase in Pakistan.

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The inflation-affected nation is expected to encounter another increase in petrol prices, with recommendations indicating a rise of Rs. 2.58 per litre for petrol and Rs. 5.91 per litre for high-speed diesel.

Sources indicate that, if sanctioned, petrol prices will ascend to Rs. 250.96 per litre, whereas high-speed diesel will be priced at Rs. 261.05 per litre.

Sources indicated that the suggested increase is due to the elevated premium on petroleum products in the worldwide market and rising import expenses.

The premium on imported petroleum products has increased, leading the government to contemplate pricing modifications effective November 16, sources indicated.

On October 31, the federal government published the prices of petroleum products for the upcoming fortnight, increasing the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel.

A notification announced an increase in petrol price by Rs 1.35, raising it to Rs 248.38 a litre. The price of high-speed diesel was fixed at Rs 255.14 per litre after an increase of Rs 3.85.

Also read: Pakistan’s weekly inflation jumps to 15.02pc

Simultaneously, the costs of light diesel and kerosene oil were reduced. The statement states that kerosene oil is priced at Rs 148.5 per litre following a reduction of Rs 4.92.

The cost of light fuel was reduced by Rs 2.61 to Rs 147.51 per litre.

The rampant hike in the prices came at the time when the weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed an increase of 0.28 percent for the combined consumption groups during the week ended on October 17, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.

According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review in the above-mentioned group was recorded at 319.79 points as compared to 318.91 points during the past week.

In comparison to the same week last year, the SPI for the combined consumption group during the reviewed week experienced a 15.02 percent increase.

The weekly SPI with the base year 2015-16 =100 covers 17 urban centres and 51 essential items for all expenditure groups.

Likewise, SPI for the lowest consumption group of up to Rs 17,732 witnessed increase of 0.27 percent and went up to 313.74 points from last week’s 312.91 points.

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PIA-Mora Agreement Regarding Hajj Flights: PIA Will Offer Travel Services to 35,000 Hajj Pilgrims Under Government Program

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The Ministry of Religious Affairs and PIA have finalised an agreement about hajj flights.

According to the deal, the national flag airline would offer travel accommodations to thirty-five thousand pilgrims participating in the government-sponsored hajj program.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs stated that agreements with Saudi Airlines and other domestic carriers will be concluded shortly.

Agreement signed between ministry of religious affairs and pia regarding hajj flights: religious affairs ministry spokesperson

The national airline will offer travel services to 35,000 official pilgrims. spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs

The contract was executed yesterday at the Ministry of Religious Affairs. spokesperson

The agreement was signed by PIA CEO Air Vice Marshal Aamir Hayat and Additional Secretary of Religious Affairs Dr. Syed Attaur Rahman. spokesman

PIA CEO Air Vice Marshal Aamir Hayat reiterated his commitment to provide the best facilities to hajj pilgrims

Contracts with Saudi Airlines and other regional carriers will be concluded shortly. spokesperson for religious affairs.

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PML-N President Nawaz Sharif’s Media Statement: Pak-US Relations Remain Stable and Will Enhance Following President-Elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration

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Nawaz Sharif, President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, has spoken hope regarding the stability and potential enhancement of Pakistan’s relations with the United States following President-Elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the recent US elections.

The PML-N President stated that the Indian cricket team ought to have visited Pakistan for the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025, which may have enhanced bilateral relations.

Nawaz criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on smog pollution in Punjab, questioning, “Where is the billion-tree tsunami? Where are the billion trees, the 5 million jobs, and the dams?” I am unable to perceive anything. PTI should identify the project initiated during its governance at the federal level.

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam stated that the smog issue has persisted for long years and cannot be rectified instantaneously; nonetheless, we are exerting our utmost efforts to address it. We are undertaking all necessary measures to address this issue. No measures were implemented previously to address this issue.

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