Pakistan’s Jamaat‑e‑Islami party has organized a large‑scale protest march toward Islamabad to demand the immediate scrapping of the petroleum levy. Hefty soaring fuel expenses have sparked growing public anger amid rising economic tension. The government has heightened security measures, noting that unrest remains fragile ahead of another political demonstration calling for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s release.
Published On 21 Sep 2026
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