Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, has announced nationwide protests and sit-ins on January 31, targeting the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) mafia.
According to reports, Hafiz Naeem emphasised that electricity bills should be reduced, unfair taxes eliminated, and petrol levies lowered.
Hafiz Naeem also called for the initiation of a new movement to push for these changes. He stated that Jamaat-e-Islami will provide the public with a clear roadmap for protests and sit-ins.
The JI leader further demanded the removal of government privileges, relief for salaried individuals, and the imposition of taxes on landlords.
He pointed out that the wealthy and powerful have historically exploited the system, while ordinary citizens bear the weight of economic hardship.
Hafiz Naeem also criticised the 140 percent salary hike for parliament members, calling it “shameful,” and vowed that the nation would hold them accountable for this move.
In addition, Hafiz Naeem rejected the government’s proposed amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), labeling it an attack on freedom of speech and journalism.”
