ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Sirajul Haq has stressed need for neutrality among three key institutions in Pakistan, Supreme Court (SC), establishment and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to save country.

Speaking in private news channel programme he emphasised that solution to the country’s problems lied with people, but unfortunately political parties in parliament were only focused on their own issues.

He expressed concern that issues facing ordinary Pakistanis, farmers and villagers were being neglected. As result, he said people were suffering due to lack of attention toward their issues.

“We want future generations to have peace, justice, access to basic necessities like clean water and better quality of life in country, JI chief stated. “People should be allowed to decide their own destiny.”

When asked about the lack of protest against inflation, Siraj acknowledged that inflation, unemployment and unrest were significant challenges that had become uncontrollable and attributed them to actions of current rulers.

Referring to his meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last week, he said he underscored urgency of situation and need for addressing issues before upcoming elections.

Haq expressed desire for caretaker governments at Centre and provinces before holding elections. He warned that if transparent elections were not ensured, results may not be accepted.

JI Chief noted that leaders from all political parties, including Imran Khan, President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz, agreed that country’s situation was dire, but they were hesitant about way forward.

He mentioned that there was uncertainty about future, including role of Supreme Court and establishment, causing stress and tension in atmosphere.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 19 2023

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