JI Emir Reviews KP Situation, Vows to Continue Fight Against Petroleum Levy

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman chaired an important meeting in Islamabad on Monday to review the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the governor’s rule, the imposition of emergency measures in some districts and the province’s overall law and order situation.

The meeting was attended by JI Pakistan vice emir and southern KP emir Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, northern KP emir Inayatullah Khan, central KP emir Abdul Wasay and Hazara emir Abdul Razzaq Abbasi.

The participants held detailed discussions on the federal government’s recent measures and the security challenges that have affected the province for an extended period. They also reviewed possible strategies for the party’s future course of action in light of the evolving situation. JI leaders from KP briefed Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on the overall provincial situation.

Rehman said the JI had a clear and firm stance on protecting democratic values across the country, maintaining relations with Afghanistan and restoring peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He said the JI also stood for safeguarding the rights of people in all federating units and ensuring equal opportunities for citizens across the country.

Discussing the ongoing campaign against the petroleum levy, Rehman directed party leaders to accelerate the signature campaign and make comprehensive preparations for the next phase of protests.

He reiterated that Jamaat-e-Islami would not compromise on the rights of the people and demanded the complete abolition of the petroleum levy.