Lahore: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan announced that party will continue its struggle until government implements an agreement regarding electricity bills. He emphasised that government must reduce electricity charges without fail.

During an online meeting chaired by Rehman, 54,000 members from across country, including 47,000 men and 7,000 women, participated from various cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta.

In his address, he stated that aim of Jamaat-e-Islami’s ‘Haq Do Awam’ movement is to secure rights for people. He asserted that struggle will persist until Rawalpindi agreement is implemented.

He expressed satisfaction with overwhelming public interest in party’s membership campaign, inviting citizens to join Jamaat-e-Islami and become part of peaceful resistance movement.

He reiterated that Jamaat-e-Islami will engage in politics solely from its own platform. “Whether it is public movement, stance, or campaign, Jamaat-e-Islami will conduct political resistance independently,” he said.

He said that party will hold discussions with various political entities, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Peoples’ Party and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, but clarified that Jamaat-e-Islami will not form alliances with any party in elections.

He stressed necessity for government to reduce electricity bills and terminate further Independent Power Producer agreements to provide relief to public.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 14 2024

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