JI warns of measures if electricity price agreement is not met by September 23

KANDHKOT: Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) said the deadline for implementation of the agreement to reduce electricity prices ends on September 23 and his party plans to announce next steps the following day.

He stated this while addressing a sit-in protest in Kandhkot on Saturday. Naeemur Rehman said that the JI has already started a movement for the rights of the people under the slogan “Haq Do Awam Ko” (Give the people their rights), promising that the JI will force the government to provide relief to the masses.

He referred to the recent sit-in in Rawalpindi, which resulted in an agreement on electricity prices with the government, and noted that the deadline for implementation of this agreement expires on September 23. The JI plans to announce its next action on September 24.

He called on the government to lower electricity prices under the agreement, impose taxes on feudal lords and eliminate the luxury and extravagance enjoyed by the state. He appealed to the public to join the JI and actively participate in the struggle against the corrupt ruling elite.

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Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) criticised the PPP for its 16-year rule in Sindh. According to him, the PPP has not brought any relief to the people.

“Criminals have taken over the province, kidnapping for ransom has become commonplace, the security situation is dire, infrastructure is in shambles, corruption is rampant and the government is sheltering the mafia,” he said during a sit-in protest in Kandhkot on Saturday against the deteriorating security situation and prevalence of lawlessness. A large number of people took part in the sit-in demanding improved security and law and order situation.

JI Ameer praised the participants for raising their voice against the criminal elements and overcoming their fear. He assured them that JI stands firmly with the people and urged them to support the party in this common cause. It is the primary responsibility of the government to protect people, he said.

He further said that the PPP, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) came to power through large-scale electoral fraud. He stressed that the ruling elite, consisting of corrupt imperialists, feudal lords and waderas, have been plundering the country’s resources for decades. He stressed that the nation will not progress unless the people unite and rise up against this ruling elite.