{
  "id": 8923257,
  "title": "JI chief questions train delay as march comes to a pause at Sukkur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ji-chief-questions-train-delay-as-march-comes-to-a-pause-at-sukkur-8923257",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T12:56:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031594/ji-chief-questions-train-delay-as-march-comes-to-a-pause-at-sukkur"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jamaat-i-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the petroleum levy on Monday, urging him to take decisive action to benefit the public. The JI had initiated a protest march towards Islamabad from Karachi on Sunday, arriving in Sukkur on Monday night. Rehman expressed concern over a four-hour delay in the train carrying the party's march to Multan, questioning if this delay was related to their demonstration. At a press conference, Rehman stated that if the railway delay is routine, the federal government should demonstrate the effectiveness of Pakistan Railways. He further remarked that if such delays are common, the government's performance is evident. The Shalimar Express, known for its popularity and privatization, arrived late at Karachi, causing further delays as it left for Hyderabad. The delay was attributed to an engine fault in Sanghar district's Tando Adam, causing the train to reach Hyderabad later than expected. This delay impacted the journey of Rehman's caravan, which was awaiting the Shalimar Express at Sukkur's Rohri railway station. Rehman reiterated his dissatisfaction with the government's relief scheme, demanding a reduction in petrol prices. He also accused the PPP of hindering the train march and supporters seeking to greet them.",
  "summary": "HYDERABAD: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday said it was time Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put his foot down and withdrew the petroleum levy to provide “much-needed relief” to people, while questioning the delay in the train scheduled to take the party’s march towards Multan. The JI launched a protest “march” towards Islamabad on Sunday, departing Karachi by train and…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "JI chief questions train delay as march comes to a pause at Sukkur",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ji-chief-questions-train-delay-as-march-comes-to-a-pause-at-sukkur",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:45:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}