JUI-F and Jamaat-e-Islami Protest Against Inflation in Islamabad
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Aslam Ghori has expressed support for Jamaat-e-Islami’s ongoing protest against rising inflation in Islamabad. Ghori highlighted the dire consequences faced by citizens due to the inflation and economic crisis. He emphasized the severe impact of inflation and said, “People are committing suicide because of inflation.”
He further condemned the government’s raids on the homes of political workers, calling such actions a ‘travesty of democracy’. Moreover, he argued that setting up barricades to block protesters would only elevate tensions. Ghori urged the Pakistani government to reduce electricity and gas rates to alleviate the financial burden on the public. He underscored that protesting against public issues is a fundamental constitutional and democratic right of every citizen. “The matter should not be resolved through force,” Ghori said.
Earlier in the day, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman declared that the party is committed to its cause and will not leave Islamabad without getting due relief. Addressing the participants of the sit-in at the I-8 area of Islamabad, Rehman asserted that the protestors are committed to the cause–to get relief for the masses–and will not leave Islamabad without getting due relief. Rehman added that the large turnout of people reflects widespread dissatisfaction with the current system. He criticized the imposition of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and the burden of high electricity bills, demanding their reduction. He also called for a decrease in taxes and the release of arrested workers. He said that the sit-in, which he described as just beginning, aims to bring justice to the 250 million people of Pakistan.
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JUI-F -: JUI-F stands for Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl. It is a political party in Pakistan that focuses on Islamic principles.
Jamaat-e-Islami -: Jamaat-e-Islami is another political party in Pakistan that also focuses on Islamic values and principles.
Inflation -: Inflation means that the prices of things like food, clothes, and other items are going up, making it harder for people to buy what they need.
Islamabad -: Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan, where the government and many important buildings are located.
Aslam Ghori -: Aslam Ghori is a leader in the JUI-F party who is supporting the protest against high prices.
Suicides -: Suicides mean when people take their own lives because they feel very sad or hopeless. It is a very serious issue.
Government raids -: Government raids are when police or other officials go into people’s homes to search for something or arrest someone.
Electricity and gas rates -: Electricity and gas rates are the prices people have to pay for using electricity and gas in their homes.
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman -: Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman is the chief of Jamaat-e-Islami who is leading the protest to lower high prices and taxes.
Taxes -: Taxes are money that people have to pay to the government, which is used to provide services like schools and roads.