Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has declared a nationwide strike starting August 28, with backing from the business community. In a press conference at the Quetta Press Club, Rehman emphasized the necessity for internal democracy within political parties. He criticized major parties for their lack of democratic processes and internal conflicts, asserting that reforms are essential for democracy to thrive.
Read More: Imran Khan could face trial under the Army Act following Faiz Hameed’s arrest, says PML-N Senator
Rehman also highlighted various national crises, including issues faced by the people of Balochistan, rising inflation, and land grabbing in the region. He condemned the high electricity bills as “inhuman” and unaffordable for ordinary citizens and businesses, noting that even Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has acknowledged the burden of these bills. Rehman reiterated that Jamaat-e-Islami has consistently advocated for the people’s interests, particularly regarding Independent Power Producers (IPPs), without engaging in corruption.
