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Jamaat-e-Islami chief demands petroleum price relief, warns of renewed march
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said JI will hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after a pause, and called for the release of political prisoners.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman demanded that the Pakistani government provide relief on petroleum prices, warning that the party could resume its long march if the request is denied. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Naeem said the protest had only been paused after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s assurance, and that JI would seek direct talks with the prime minister upon his return.
Naeem also called for the release of political prisoners detained since the May 9 events, naming Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Mahmoodur Rashid, and highlighted health concerns among those prisoners. He criticised ongoing political tensions for diverting attention from ordinary citizens’ issues and reiterated that JI’s demands are not limited to any single party’s agenda.
Key facts
- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman demanded petroleum price relief from the government. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- He warned that JI could resume its long march if relief is not provided. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Naeem said the protest was paused after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s assurance. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- He called for the release of political prisoners detained since the May 9 events. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- He named Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Mahmoodur Rashid among those prisoners. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Petroleum relief denied, JI will resume long march: Hafiz Naeem”
