RAWALPINDI – Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the emir of Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced the commencement of nationwide sit-ins against inflation and the agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
Speaking to protesters in Rawalpindi, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman stated that a sit-in is beginning outside the Governor House in Karachi. In the first phase, sit-ins will be held in Karachi, followed by Lahore and Multan.
The Jamaat-e-Islami leader demanded a reduction in electricity prices and an audit of the IPPs, giving the government a two-day ultimatum to meet these demands.
He emphasised that they would only leave after their demands are met and announced plans to observe Palestine Day on August 3 and Kashmir Solidarity Day on August 5.
He further mentioned that the second round of negotiations between the government and Jamaat-e-Islami could not take place yesterday, and that Jamaat-e-Islami has presented its 10 demands to the government committee.
It is noteworthy that Jamaat-e-Islami’s sit-in in Rawalpindi against inflation and IPP agreements is ongoing since July 26.
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