Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has categorically rejected the proposed two-state solution for Palestine, declaring that “there is only one state and that is Palestine.” Addressing participants at a Gaza Solidarity March in Karachi, Hafiz Naeem said that Israel was imposed through illegitimate means, warning that anyone who even considers recognizing Israel “will […]
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Jamaat-e-islami demands tax exemption for salaries up to Rs. 125,000 in upcoming budget
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has called on the government to provide tax relief for salaried individuals earning up to Rs. 125,000 per month in the upcoming budget. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, he expressed deep concern over the increasing tax burden on the middle class, saying it is pushing salaried workers into […]
It’s inevitable to teach India a lesson: JI chief
Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said that the cowardly enemy India has once again attacked in the darkness of night, as in the past. “Pakistan had previously given a befitting reply to India in broad daylight. God willing, India will once again be given a befitting reply. It is inevitable to teach India a lesson,” […]
Pakistan shuts down to support Gaza: Markets closed, roads empty across cities
Pakistan observed a complete shutter-down strike on April 26 to show support for the people of Gaza. Jamaat-e-Islami and trader groups called for the strike, which led to the closure of markets and shops nationwide. Major business centers in cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar remained closed throughout the day. In Rawalpindi, areas like Raja […]
Senate passes resolution to hold CSS exams in Urdu as well
The Senate on Monday passed a resolution that seeks to allow Central Superior Services (CSS) aspirants to take their exams in Urdu as well. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Amir Sirajul Haq moved the resolution in the Upper House, demanding that the CSS exams be taken in Urdu. He stated that China, Japan and other countries developed because […]
Defending child marriage
Its the year 2019, and Pakistan continues to grapple with the concept of child marriage. In fact, according to UNICEF Pakistan has the sixth highest number of absolute child brides in the world at 1,909,000. 21% of the girls in this country are married before the age of 18. Three percent are married before the […]
PTI, JI part ways ‘on a friendly note’
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Thursday amicably parted ways from their coalition in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Last week, the JI announced that they were breaking ties with the ruling PTI after the restoration of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA). Today, in a joint press conference along with the KP Cheif Minister Pervaiz Khattak, JI leaders formally […]