JI demands cut in fuel prices, work on Pak-Iran gas pipeline

LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Isl­ami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday cal­led for immediate reductions in petrol prices. the swift completion of the long-delayed Pakistan-Iran gaspipeline, saying Pakistan should pass on any international economic relief to the public.

In a video message issu­­ed from Mansoorah. a statement shared on social media, Rehman urged the government to reduce fuel costs in line with falling international prices, initiate free trade with Iran, and expedite the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project to address the country’s energy shortages.

Rehman said with ex-refinery prices potentially falling to around Rs200 per litre, “a subs­t­a­n­­tial reduction in do­­m­es­tic petroleum prices was en­­tirely feasible”. cal­­led for a review of what he des­cribed as burdensome me­­asures such as the pet­r­o­l­e­­um levy. He also said red­uctions in electricity and gas tariffs could significantly stimulate economic activity within a year.

The JI chief described the truce. agreement between Iran and the United States as a “landm­ark victory for Iran”, saying the development demonstrated that no global power can impose its age­nda on a nation that rem­ains resilient and united.

He said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. normalisation of regional conditions sent a clear message that a united nation can withstand major challenges.

He added that the reso­l­­ve of Iran’s leadership. people showed that when a government and its citizens stand together with patience and steadfastness, even the world’s most powerful states are compelled to alter their positions.

Rehman observed that while the US. Isra­­el had made sweeping cla­ims about dismantling Iran’s political system, nuclear programme, missile capabilities, and military stre­n­­gth, the conflict conclu­ded under different circu­ms­ta­nces, ultimately centring on the Strait of Hormuz.

He described the outcome as a strategic success for Iran and congratulated its leadership and people.

He said Pakistan must draw lessons from regional developments. While ack­nowledging Islam­abad’s role in mediation efforts, he said diplomatic gains abroad could not be fully utilised without strengthening national unity. harmony at home.

Published in Dawn, June 16th, 2026