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Ameer-e-Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, has announced a nationwide protest movement against rising infl...
12/05/2026

Ameer-e-Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, has announced a nationwide protest movement against rising inflation, increased fuel prices, and heavy taxation on the public, stating that options including a strike and wheel-jam protest are also under consideration. While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he said that according to the international market, the actual price of petrol should be around PKR 271 per litre, but the government has imposed PKR 117 in levies and other taxes, forcing the public to purchase petrol at PKR 415 per litre. He stated that this continuous increase in petroleum prices is directly contributing to inflation across the country. He also questioned why the effects of regional tensions and war are being imposed only on Pakistan when countries like India and Bangladesh have not increased fuel prices.

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman further criticized the government for imposing fixed charges on electricity and gas, claiming that nearly PKR 19 trillion has been collected in electricity taxes over the past three years. He alleged that the government has renegotiated agreements with only 15 out of 100 IPPs, while delaying action on the remaining agreements to protect corruption and vested interests. He announced that a historic protest against the unjust increase in fuel prices and excessive levies will be held on 15th May, Friday, at 5:00 PM at Aabpara Chowk, Islamabad, under his leadership. During the protest, he said, the future course of action against the “Form 47 government” will also be announced.

Jamaat-e-Islami has intensified pressure on the government over the possible postponement of Local Government (LG) elect...
05/01/2026

Jamaat-e-Islami has intensified pressure on the government over the possible postponement of Local Government (LG) elections in Islamabad, announcing plans for a large-scale protest if the electoral process is delayed again. According to the party, Jamaat-e-Islami has already secured the position of one Union Council chairman along with 13 councillors unopposed, reflecting growing public support at the grassroots level. Addressing a protest rally, party leaders warned that any further attempt by the government to postpone the LG elections would be strongly resisted. They stated that repeated delays are undermining the democratic process and depriving citizens of their constitutional right to local representation. Jamaat-e-Islami Islamabad leadership made it clear that if the government resorts to postponement through administrative or legal maneuvers, the party will take to the streets, stage a dharna, and surround government offices to protest what it terms deliberate efforts to derail local democracy.

The federal cabinet has once again announced the postponement of the Local Government (LG) elections in Islamabad, trigg...
02/01/2026

The federal cabinet has once again announced the postponement of the Local Government (LG) elections in Islamabad, triggering widespread criticism and public backlash. According to political sources, the decision was taken following requests from the local leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N), which reportedly failed to field candidates across several urban constituencies of the federal capital. Reports suggest that all three PML-N Members of the National Assembly from Islamabad approached senior government ministers and urged them to introduce an ordinance to delay the elections, citing administrative and political concerns. This decision comes despite the fact that the election schedule was already in motion, with nomination papers submitted and the scrutiny process currently underway.
The repeated postponement has intensified public outrage, with netizens and political observers terming the move as a clear attempt by the ruling party to avoid an expected defeat in Islamabad. This marks the fourth time that LG elections in the capital have been delayed, effectively depriving citizens of their constitutional right to local representation. Civil society groups and opposition parties have raised serious questions over the credibility of the democratic process, arguing that such delays weaken grassroots governance and undermine public trust in electoral institutions. Social media platforms remain flooded with criticism, as many view the postponement as politically motivated rather than driven by genuine administrative constraints.

Pakistan ko Kisi Ny Maili Ankh Sy Dekha To Yahan Zardari Betha Haii!!Addressing a public gathering at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh...
27/12/2025

Pakistan ko Kisi Ny Maili Ankh Sy Dekha To Yahan Zardari Betha Haii!!
Addressing a public gathering at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on the death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, President Asif Ali Zardari issued a strong warning to India. He said India should be grateful for Pakistan’s restraint, otherwise “we could have brought down all their aircraft.” He added that Pakistan appointed a chief who gave India a decisive response.
Zardari questioned India’s claim of being a global economic power, saying it could not sustain even a few days of conflict. “Where will India find the courage and resolve that our army chief has?” he asked, emphasizing that while India may be a big power, it lacks Pakistan’s spirit and bravery.

A disturbing display of elite privilege was witnessed at Centaurus last night, where 20 minutes of nonstop fireworks wer...
27/12/2025

A disturbing display of elite privilege was witnessed at Centaurus last night, where 20 minutes of nonstop fireworks were set off for a high-profile wedding, shaking nearby residential areas and spreading fear, noise, and smoke across the city. In a densely populated zone, this reckless celebration caused severe noise and air pollution, disturbing citizens, patients, children, and the elderly. Shockingly, there was no CDA, no district administration, and no law enforcement in sight.

Citizens are rightly asking: Is Islamabad a city of laws or a private playground for the elite? While ordinary people face penalties for minor violations, the powerful openly break environmental and civic laws without accountability. At a time when Islamabad is already struggling with pollution and governance failures, such incidents deepen public anger and expose the double standards of the authorities. The silence of the administration speaks louder than the fireworks themselves.

The historic “Bolo Islamabad” protest, organized by Jamaat-e-Islami Islamabad, shook the government to its core. Citizen...
09/12/2025

The historic “Bolo Islamabad” protest, organized by Jamaat-e-Islami Islamabad, shook the government to its core. Citizens sent a clear and powerful message: the people of Islamabad will no longer tolerate delays in local bodies elections. For years, the absence of a local government has pushed the city into a deep crisis; severe water shortages, crippling traffic issues, a collapsed master plan, unregulated housing societies, skyrocketing rents, and unchecked lawlessness by the elite. The residents have declared that their silence is over.

Just two days after the protest, the government finally bowed down and announced its intention to issue the schedule for local bodies elections. Jamaat-e-Islami Islamabad made it clear that this movement is not just about an announcement; it is a struggle for the rights of the people, for an empowered local governance system, and for transparent urban planning that truly serves the citizens.

“We will not let them run away like last time,” said President Jamaat-e-Islami Islamabad, Engr. Nasrullah Randhawa, reaffirming that the people of Islamabad are awake; and this time, no one will be allowed to escape accountability.

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