Sirajul Haq expresses concerns over the prevailing lawlessness & the reign of dacoits, particularly in Sindh

KANDHKOT/KASHMORE, March 19 (SABAH): Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Sirajul Haq has expressed concerns over the prevailing lawlessness and the reign of dacoits, particularly in Sindh, stating that the populace feels unprotected.

Talking to reporters after leading the funeral prayer of JI local leader Maulana Abdul Hafeez Bajarani on Tuesday, Sirajul Haq emphasized the necessity for the government to ensure security for the masses. Despite assuming power through a contested mandate, he urged the government to prioritize peace-building efforts and economic development. Highlighting inflation, unemployment, and lawlessness as the primary challenges confronting the populace, Sirajul Haq criticized the government’s reliance solely on IMF intervention to address economic woes, stressing the need for alternative solutions. He lamented the rampant abduction-for-ransom has become a business in Sindh, attributing it to the protection provided by feudal lords and local politicians to criminals, rendering it unsafe for citizens to venture out after dark.

Asserting that corruption and poor governance are impediments to economic growth, Sirajul Haq underscored the importance of electing honest and dedicated leadership to address these issues. He reaffirmed Jamaat-e-Islami’s commitment to advocating for the rights of the people and striving towards the establishment of an Islamic welfare state.

Sirajul Haq extended condolences to the family of the deceased JI leader, praising Bajarani’s lifelong dedication to promoting the Islamic system in the country. He stated that Gaza has transformed into the world’s most oppressive prison, with the city ablaze from artillery fire and its inhabitants succumbing to hunger and disease.

He said that over the past five months, 32,000 Palestinians, including 11,000 children, have fallen victim to Israeli bombings, with 38,000 missing and 77,000 injured. He emphasized that Palestinians are counting on Pakistan to intervene and save Gaza, urging the nation to initiate a complete boycott of Israeli products. In solidarity with the Palestinian people, Sirajul Haq announced that the entire country will observe Al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan.