JI announces Aug 16 sit-ins in provincial capitals to protest petroleum levy
LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) has decided to intensify its campaign against the petroleum levy and inflation, announcing simultaneous sit-ins in all four provincial capitals on August 16 to press the government to withdraw the levy. The decision was taken after extensive deliberations at a special meeting of JI’s central and provincial office-bearers, chaired by party chief Hafiz Naeemur…
Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) has announced a series of sit-ins in provincial capitals on August 16 to protest against the petroleum levy and inflation. The decision came after a meeting chaired by JI's chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman. The protests will coincide with Independence Day activities on August 14, with JI's youth and women's wings joining in the demonstrations.
Over 510 peaceful protests have already taken place across Pakistan, with participants demanding a reduction in petrol prices to Rs225 per litre. The JI chief accused the ruling elite of exacerbating inflation while avoiding cuts to their own privileges. The party has also been negotiating with independent power producers, resulting in some reduction in electricity prices.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government has criticized the JI for blocking major thoroughfares in Karachi, accusing the party of using the protest for political gain rather than addressing public concerns.
Written by urgent.news from Dawn's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — it may contain errors, so check the original before relying on it.