Labeling the budget as anti-people, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Jamaat-e-Islami chief, has announced a countrywide protest against load shedding and high electricity bills. He addressed a press conference at Mansoorah to kick off the resistance movement.
Rejecting the Budget Jamaat-e-Islami
In his media talk, Naeem-ur-Rehman said he firmly rejected this oppression budget as unacceptable. Emphasizing that the protest by would be peaceful, he remarked that Section 144 in Punjab is a colonial law and that the voice of justice can never be silenced.
Impact of Load Shedding and Electricity Bills Jamaat-e-Islami
He pointed out that severe summer heat and prolonged power outages nationwide affect people badly. Criticizing the government for burdening the masses with substantial electricity bills, known as ‘electric bombs’, he questioned how the finance minister could privatize without proper authority.
Call for Nationwide Participation Jamaat-e-Islami
He appealed to the nation and requested them to participate in organized district-level protests.
Transparency in IPP Agreements Jamaat-e-Islami
Naeem-ur-Rehman demanded transparency about Independent Power Producers (IPPs) agreements under the Right Information Act, ensuring people’s right to know. He called for an immediate review of these contracts to address public concerns.
Support for CPEC and Critique of Tax Policies
While supporting the political consultation process between Pakistan and China on CPEC., He mentioned that was also part of these consultations. This inclusion signifies a broadening of dialogue. And collaboration beyond traditional political boundaries. Reflecting a concerted effort to involve .Diverse perspectives in shaping significant economic and infrastructural developments. Such engagements foster transparency .And enhance the democratic ethos by ensuring .That various stakeholders have a voice in crucial decision-making processes.
He condemned the IMF as the US’s credit stick to keep developing nations under control.
