Summary
- He said the budget is likely to increase the financial burden on citizens instead of reducing inflation.
- Hafiz Naeem said the government is not providing relief at a time when inflation is already high.
- He said a broader protest campaign will be launched against inflation.
Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has warned of a nationwide strike if the upcoming federal budget fails to provide relief to the common people.
He said the budget is likely to increase the financial burden on citizens instead of reducing inflation. He also criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), calling it an ineffective institution that is unable to collect taxes from the wealthy class.
Hafiz Naeem said the government is not providing relief at a time when inflation is already high. He added that public pressure will increase if people are further burdened in the new budget.
He also raised concern over the kidnapping of 10 Pakistani citizens by pirates. He said the condition of the abducted individuals is deteriorating. He criticized the government for not taking effective steps for their recovery.
He stressed that protecting the lives and property of citizens is the responsibility of the state. He demanded immediate action to ensure the safe return of the hostages.
He further said that the issue was dismissed in the Sindh Assembly as a federal matter. He warned that protests will be launched if no progress is made. He also said his party may sit with the families of the abducted individuals in protest.
Hafiz Naeem announced that Jamaat-e-Islami will continue its movement against rising petrol and electricity prices. He said a broader protest campaign will be launched against inflation.
He also criticized political arrangements within the PDM alliance. He alleged that the PPP system has been extended to Gilgit-Baltistan as well.
On Karachi’s issues, he said that outsiders cannot fully understand the city’s water crisis. He emphasized that local problems must be solved by local people.
He stressed the need to empower local governments to resolve civic issues effectively and ensure better governance at the grassroots level.
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