From Zeesham Mirza
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi leader, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, asserted that successive governments, including the PDM, have trapped the nation in IMF loans.
He also emphasised that Jamaat-e-Islami’s protest movement against the sharp rise in fuel and electricity prices, as well as inflation, continues nationwide.
The JI Karachi Amir pointed out that these loans were granted by corrupt leaders due to their incompetence and corruption. The working class paid a staggering Rs 264 billion in taxes while Rs 4 billion were contributed by the rich.
Furthermore, Hafiz Naeemur Rahman proposed that by also taxing the feudal class, it would be possible to reduce electricity and petrol prices by half.
Protests are currently underway at 15 locations, including Orangi Town, Water Pump Pakistan Highway, Korangi No 5, Korangi Highway, Quaidabad National Highway, etc.
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman also assured that ambulances will be given a clear path during the protests, with Jamaat-e-Islami youth workers facilitating their pass.
Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami in its protest movement against inflated electricity bills and price hike will stage sit-ins at 15 places in Karachi on Tuesday.
JI chief Sirajul Haq had announced countrywide protest movement against inflated power bills and price hike.
Jamaat-e-Islami has announced to stage protest sit-ins at 15 points including Nursery, Star Gate, Kala Pull, Korangi V, Quaidabad Number 5 at 5:00pm today.
The party will stage sit-ins at Sohrab Goth, M.A.Jinnah Road, Lea Market and Orangi number 4 at 4:00pm. JI will also organize a sit-in at Malir 15, Rashid Minhas Road, Water Pump, Haidery, Shershah and UP More.
“We will hold protest sit-ins at governor houses over injustice met by common man,” JI Ameer said.
The JI chief had also promised to challenge overpriced agreements with the IPPs in the Supreme Court. “A white paper will also be issued on the energy sector,” Sirajul Haq said.
