JI sit-ins continue for second day against economic policies

In a new statement on Monday, August 17, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman intensified his criticism of the government's economic policies, describing the petroleum levy as "extortion from the poor people."

He also framed the ongoing nationwide protests as part of a larger "struggle for system change," warning that the current situation could lead to significant consequences.

Addressing protesters in Lahore, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman continued his criticism of the ruling parties. "When their own necks are underfoot, they say 'respect the vote'," he stated, referencing a popular political slogan.

On Monday, August 17, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) protesters blocked Mall Road outside the Punjab Assembly in Lahore as part of the party's ongoing nationwide demonstrations against the government's economic policies. In Karachi, JI leader Munim Zafar also addressed protesters during a rally.

The demonstrations are part of a wider protest movement that includes an announced march on Islamabad.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has intensified its ongoing nationwide protests, demanding the complete abolition of the petroleum levy. The party announced on Monday, August 17, that its sit-ins will continue until this key demand is met, adding pressure on the government over fuel prices and other taxes.

During a press conference on Monday, August 17, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman reiterated the party's stance, highlighting that the nationwide protests are against rising electricity prices in addition to the petroleum levy and general inflation. The sit-ins continued in major cities, including outside the Chief Minister's House in Lahore and the Governor's House in Peshawar, causing significant traffic disruptions.

Addressing the ongoing protests, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has stated that the demonstrations will not end until the party's key demands are met. In a message to the government, he declared, "The work has only just begun!" reinforcing the party's commitment to continue its nationwide sit-ins against inflation and the petroleum levy.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has announced that the party's protests against the petroleum levy and inflation will continue across the country. The sit-in outside the Governor House is currently ongoing.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has announced that the party will continue its nationwide protests against the petroleum levy and inflation. Meanwhile, heavy police deployment at protest sites has reportedly sparked tension.

Jamaat-e-Islami has prepared a 15-day schedule for its sit-in protests against the petroleum levy.

Roads have been blocked in various locations across the country as Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) commenced its nationwide sit-in protests today, August 16, against the petroleum levy and inflation.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has commenced its announced nationwide sit-in protests today, August 16, against the petroleum levy and inflation. The sit-in in Karachi is actively underway.

Jamaat-e-Islami has commenced its nationwide sit-in protests against the petroleum levy and inflation.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has commenced its announced sit-in protests nationwide against the petroleum levy.