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Hafiz Naeem calls for forensic audit of IPPs, seeks lower power tariffs

JI emir announces nationwide strike on April 26 in solidarity with Gaza

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman urged the government on Friday to conduct a forensic audit of Independent Power Producers (IPPs), News reported. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman accused all previous governments—including PML-N, PPP, PTI, and PDM—of supporting the IPPs. He credited the recent reduction in electricity prices … Read more

‘Bureaucracy, feudal lords, tribal chiefs, and landlords dominate Pakistan,’ Hafiz Naeem

Hafiz Naeem

Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, has stated that bureaucracy, feudal lords, tribal chiefs, and landlords dominate Pakistan. While addressing a Khatm-e-Bukhari Sharif ceremony in Mardan, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman criticized the government, saying it does not impose taxes on feudal lords but instead squeezes the hard-earned income of poor farmers. He alleged that the oppressive rulers … Read more

Hafiz Naeem advocates peaceful, constitutional struggle

Hafiz Naeem

Lahore: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief — Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman — while addressing the media in Lahore, highlighted the way he perceived the unjust acquisition of power.

He said that the younger generation constitutes a large portion of the population. While urging the youth to stay hopeful, he invited them towards his movement. He also brought to attention the work done for women by Jamaat.

He added that the ones in power have pushed the nation’s youth towards despair.

He further spoke against the IIPs imposed by other parties and their connection to corruption.

While advocating political resistance, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman clarified that it does not equate to ill-speech, violence, or hatred, rather it is meant to be a peaceful, constitutional struggle.

He then spoke about the attitude of PML-N, PP and PTI towards IPPs.

Shedding light on the factors spreading hopelessness in youth, he mentioned the main cause as a lack of education and employment opportunities.

Also, he talked about the insecurity brought about by the IMF loans. Underlining the abundance of national resources, he went on to highlight the self-sufficiency of Pakistan.

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Hafiz Naeem sees Trader Friend (Tajir Dost) Scheme as enemy to traders

JI defends PTI’s right to protest amidst government crackdown

Lahore: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman expressed concern over the disinclination of the politicians to give up their concessions. He proclaimed that the public can no longer carry the burden of lavish cars, free electricity and luxuries of the rulers.

The Chief acknowledged that all people connected to trading community participated in the peaceful strike on Jamaat’s appeal. He also highlighted the expanse of the protest extending from Chitral to Karachi.

Hafiz Naeem said that the government is introducing schemes that are enemy to the traders in the name of Trader Friend (Tajir Dost) Scheme. He further hoped that no trading organization would be tricked by the government, and go against their community or people.

The Emir of Jamaat said the traders are ready to pay taxes; however, market-based taxation is not acceptable. Taxes should be imposed on feudal lords and the government should reduce its expenditure, he said.

He also stressed that the revocation of IPPs agreements would automatically provide relief to the trading community and the public in general. While pointing towards the strike. he said that the struggle would convince the government to change its mind. Future decisions would be announced after consulting with the traders, he further added.

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PPP, MQM doing corruption on World Bank’s desire: Hafiz Naeem

JI emir announces nationwide strike on April 26 in solidarity with Gaza

KARACHI: Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Thursday said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were doing corruption on desire of the World Bank, Bol News reported. Hafiz Naeem said this during a press conference at Idara e Noor e Haq. He said the World Bank demanded that a person with … Read more

JI chief shed light on issues in Karachi in press conference

JI chief press conference

The Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem, addressed the media today. The discussion was held between the caretaker CM and the JI chief. The UC chairman is not doing his job fully. The Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem, addressed the media in Karachi on Tuesday. A discussion was held with the caretaker chief minister regarding Karachi … Read more

JI to hold countrywide protest against inflation: Hafiz Naeem

JI emir announces nationwide strike on April 26 in solidarity with Gaza

KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Thursday announced that his party would hold nationwide protest against inflation, Bol News reported. “We want to hold peaceful protest so that people’s anger doesn’t come out,” Hafiz Naeem said addressing a press conference in Karachi. He asked why the International Monetary Fund … Read more

MQM once again sold Karachi by silently accepting census: Hafiz Naeem

KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem on Sunday said the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) once again sold Karachi by silently accepting census, in which population was counted much less, Bol News reported. “The census was extended for show. The MQM said they did not accept the census, but quietly approved of it. … Read more

Hafiz Naeem says not releasing statistics about census injustice

JI emir announces nationwide strike on April 26 in solidarity with Gaza

KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday said not releasing statistics about census was injustice, Bol News reported. “Census is a sensitive matter. The Bureau of Statistics said the census could not be completed. The entire census was delayed,” Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said talking to media in Karachi He said … Read more

Karachi mayor not ready to devolve powers to lower level: Hafiz Naeem

Hafiz Naeem

KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday said Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab was not ready to devolve powers to lower authorities, Bol News reported. Addressing media in Karachi, Hafiz Naeem said the entire system of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation and its officers was existing. He expressed fear that the mayor … Read more

Hafiz Naeem says PPP’s agenda aimed at reducing their party supporters

Hafiz Naeem

Hafiz Naeem Slams PPP for reducing their party supporters He also announced to stage a protest against ECP He also criticized Sindh government’s policies KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman slammed Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) for having an agenda aimed at reducing their party supporters, while announced to stage a protest against the Election Commission … Read more

Hafiz Naeem announces sit-in on March 10 against vote recounting irregularities

Hafiz Naeem announced to protest against vote recounting He said ROs, DROs were wasting Jamaat-e-Islami’s votes He announced to hold sit-in on March 10 KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced to protest against the recounting of votes in the union councils. In a statement, he said the Returning Officers and District Returning Officers … Read more

Fake census will not be accepted under any circumstances: Hafiz Naeem

Hafiz Naeem census

KARACHI: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman rejects the digital census saying that the fake census will not be accepted under any circumstances. While addressing the press conference he said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has pressurized ROs and ECP to halt the results of six union councils. He said that it was the job of … Read more

JI to protest against delay in completion of LG polls on Feb 19

JI protest

JI chief announces protest on February 19 JI will be protesting against the delay in LG polls process Hafiz Naeem also shed light on core issues in Karachi KARACHI; Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced to protest in Karachi on February 19. While talking to the media, he said that the process of local … Read more

LG Polls: PTI, JI to form joint committee for scrutiny of Form 11s

PTI JI LG polls

PTI, JI to form a joint committee for Form 11s Ali Zaidi said decision is taken to protect mandate Hafiz Naeem said both parties joined hands for Karachi KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamat-e-Islami (JI) leadership held a meeting today to discuss the strategy to combat the alleged rigging in the LG polls in Karachi. … Read more

Jamaat-e-Islami emerged as largest party in Karachi: Hafiz Naeem

JI protest

Jamaat-e-Islami observed Yaum-e-Tashakur to celebrate election victory Hafiz Naeem said Jamaat-e-Islami emerged as largest party in Karachi He said  next Mayor Karachi will belong to Jamaat-e-Islami KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami observed Yaum-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude) on Friday after its outstanding success in the Local Government election in Karachi. Speaking at a gathering on New MA Jinnah Road., … Read more

PTI will retaliate if election results are not rectified: Ali Zaidi

Ali Zaidi

Zaidi released a statement on the alleged rigging in local body election. Ali Zaidi said, “I had a discussion with Imran Khan.” PTI will retaliate if the results are not corrected and people not released. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President and former Federal Minister Ali Zaidi said they have already rejected the results of the … Read more

Hafiz Naeem asks PPP, Sindh govt to accept JI’s majority in polls

Hafiz Naeem

“Stop increasing your numbers artificially,” he said. Hafiz Naeem said results should not be altered. The ROs should declare results as per Form XI, he said. KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Monday said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Sindh government should accept the majority of Jamaat-e-Islami in … Read more

JI wins over 100 seats, ready for alliance ‘if needed’: Hafiz Naeem

JI remained victorious on over 100 seats The party is ready for alliance ‘if needed’ Hafiz Naeem said in case of rigging, they have options open KARACHI: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem said Monday that the party remained victorious on over 100 seats making it clear that the political party would go for protests if … Read more

LG Polls Sindh: JI to protest outside ECP office today

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JI to protest against postponement of LG polls Protest will be held today at 3pm Sindh Govt announces not to hold LG polls KARACHI: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem has announced to protest against the announcement by the Sindh government – to postpone LG polls in Karachi and Hyderabad – outside the election commission office … Read more

Hafiz Naeem demands ‘no delay’ in LG polls

Hafiz Naeem polls

Hafiz Naeem demanded LG polls on date He said no objection over unification of MQM factions Naeem also demands action by election commission KARACHI: Jamat e Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem said Friday that the local government (LG) polls must take place in the metropolitan city at any cost. He was addressing a presser when … Read more

Karachi street crime: JI to protest against the surge

JI protest Karachi

JI to hold protest in Karachi today at 20 locations Hafiz Naeem said that the crime rate has been increasing He said that PPP has brought the city to a bottleneck KARACHI: Slamming the soaring street crimes in the metropolitan city, President Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman announced to hold protest in the city … Read more

PPP running away from LG polls, will approach SC: Hafiz Naeem

Hafiz Naeem

Hafiz Naeem said the PPP is running away from LG elections He said the Zardari doctrine has prevailed in PDM He announced to approach the Supreme Court against the delay KARACHI Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman reacted strongly to the postponement of Local Government elections in Karachi and announced to approach the Supreme Court. “The … Read more

JI announces protest against postponement of LG elections

JI announces shutter-down strike on April 22

Jamaat-e-Islami staged a protest against the postponement of LG elections. JI Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem lashed at the PPP, MQM A protest will be held outside the ECP Sindh office on Friday The party will approach court against the ECP’s decision KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Friday protested against the postponement of the second phase of … Read more

JI to protest in Karachi on Sunday gainst Sindh Local Government Act, 2021

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced to block Shahrah-e-Faisal and other main arteries of Karachi on Sunday in protest against the local government act passed by the Sindh government which cuts powers of the mayor and other local officers. Addressing participants of the protest on its 14th night outside the Sindh … Read more

Sindh govt robbed Karachiites of their constitutional rights: Hafiz Naeem

Hafiz Naeem LG polls

KARACHI: Jamaat e Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday said the Sindh government had robbed the people of Karachi of their constitutional rights. “The rights taken from them in the local government bill should be returned,” Hafiz Naeem said talking to media in Karachi during a sit-in protest outside the Sindh Assembly. … Read more

Hafiz Naeem demands forming commission to probe china-cutting

Jamaat-e-Islami announces march to US embassy over aggression in Gaza

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Friday demanded establishment of a commission regarding china-cutting, a practice pioneered by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in which amenity plots are sliced to be sold. Referring to the Local Government (Amendment) Bill, 2021 recently passed by the Sindh government in absence of the opposition … Read more