Hafiz Naeemur Rehman calls for an end to the unfair taxation of the common man, salaried class & traders

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (SABAH): Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has called for an end to the unfair taxation of the common man, salaried class, and traders, appealing to the public to join JI’s movement for securing their rights.

Speaking at a seminar held at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman renewed his demand for the revision of the agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and urged the swift completion of the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project. He warned that failure to complete the pipeline could lead to penalties costing the country billions of dollars.

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticized the establishment of IPPs by the ruling elite, saying that these companies were profiting massively through capacity charges at the expense of the public. He argued that these private firms were the primary reason for the continuous hikes in electricity tariffs, draining the resources of the common people. According to him, abolishing the IPP agreements and completing the gas pipeline would help restore the country’s economy.

He further remarked that the ruling elite operates with a colonial-era mindset, determined to suppress the advancement of the people and the nation. In light of this, he urged citizens to unite and stand up for their rights. He emphasized that Jamaat-e-Islami has already initiated a movement to dismantle the corrupt system and its protectors, noting that the JI’s membership campaign is receiving overwhelming public support. He called on traders, the youth, and other segments of society to join JI and raise their voices for justice.

Later in the day, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman inaugurated a membership camp in Islamabad, where he addressed party workers. He warned the government to honor the Rawalpindi agreement, or else face the public’s wrath. He noted that JI has several options, including a wheel-jam strike, shutter-down protests, and a long march towards Islamabad, should the government remain reluctant to implement the agreement.