Islamabad(Staff Reporter);Jamaat-e-Islami Sit-in in Islamabad, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced sit-ins at three locations in Islamabad: Murree Road in Rawalpindi, Zero Point in Islamabad, and Chungi No 26,
In his speech to the assembled crowd, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman condemned the actions of the Punjab Police, who reportedly raided the homes of JI workers in an attempt to disrupt the protest.
He posed a rhetorical question to the government, asking if they believed such tactics would end the sit-in.
“The sit-in has just started and will remain here,” declared Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman. He criticized the government for dropping “power bombs” on the public through high electricity bills and the introduction of Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
He emphasized that the protest was not for personal gain but for the rights of the 250 million people of Pakistan.
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The JI chief rallied the crowd, asking if they were prepared to extend the sit-in if necessary. He warned the government to release the detained JI workers, stating, “Our flood will not stop; we have peaceful people.”
The JI leader outlined the demands of the sit-in, including the closure of IPPs and a reduction in electricity tariff. He reiterated that the protest had just begun and would continue until their demands were met.
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman announced the implementation of Plan B, stating that he would next move to Murree Road to demonstrate the party’s strength. He also mentioned that if the resistance continued, he would lead the protest to D Chowk.
KEY POINTS,
Leadership: JI leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman will lead the sit-in at Zero Point in Islamabad ¹.
Section 144 Imposed: The federal and Punjab governments have imposed Section 144 in Punjab and Islamabad from July 26 to 28, banning rallies, sit-ins, protests, and public gatherings due to terrorism threats .
Arrests and Raids: Over 1,150 JI workers have been arrested, and police have conducted raids on JI leaders’ homes in various cities ¹.
Protest Demands: JI is protesting against electricity bills and taxes imposed in the budget 2024-25, demanding a reduction in electricity tariff and closure of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ¹.
Government Response: The government has granted JI conditional permission to continue their sit-in for 2-3 days, provided they do not obstruct traffic ².
Traffic Disruptions: Containers have been placed to block routes leading from the Red Zone and Rawalpindi to Islamabad, and the metro bus service in Rawalpindi has been suspended
