Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announces the launch of a ‘Farmers’ March’ starting from Mandi Bahauddin from tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (SABAH): Emir Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced the launch of a “Farmers’ March” starting from Mandi Bahauddin from tomorrow (Wednesday) to advocate for the rights of small farmers and expand the movement nationwide. He emphasized that no political party other than Jamaat-e-Islami has prioritized issues related to agriculture and small-scale farmers.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced a “Palestine Solidarity Million March” to be held in Islamabad on December 29. He urged the public to participate wholeheartedly in support of the Palestinian cause. Jamaat-e-Islami Deputy Emir Mian Muhammad Aslam and Islamabad Emir Engineer Nasrullah Randhawa were also present at the press conference.

He issued warning to the government regarding rising electricity bills, saying that the JI would only tolerate the situation until the end of winter. “Decrease the power tariffs or get ready to face the protest movement in next couple of months.”

He credited Jamaat-e-Islami’s movement for pushing the government to initiate negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), despite earlier claims that IPP contracts were untouchable.

Welcoming ongoing negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), he urged both sides to make decisions in the best interest of the nation. He stressed the inclusion of Form-45 in PTI’s agenda and demanded the formation of a judicial commission to address electoral irregularities.

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticized the government’s internet services, stating that poor connectivity and slow speeds are affecting the livelihoods of millions of youth. Highlighting security concerns, he said the deteriorating situation in Kurram and Balochistan requires immediate attention. “Operations are not a solution; these issues should be resolved through dialogue involving federal and provincial governments,” he said.

He also called for dialogue between Islamabad and Kabul for peace in region. He said the U.S. is supporting Israeli terrorism and cited historical examples like Hiroshima and Nagasaki to highlight America’s destructive policies. He called on Arab and Islamic countries to take concrete steps in support of Gaza rather than fearing U.S. influence.

The Jamaat-e-Islami chief welcomed the Syrian interim government’s progress and its general amnesty but stressed the need for more efforts to establish peace. He condemned the atrocities committed by former Syrian leaders Hafiz al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad, expressing hope for a stable Syria free of foreign proxies.

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticized the state of the economy, blaming the elite class for the country’s financial woes. He highlighted Jamaat-e-Islami’s commitment to systemic change, advocating for the protection of public rights and supremacy of the Constitution.