KARACHI – A meeting of the Karachi City Council descended into chaos on Thursday as members from rival parties clashed, leading to heated arguments and scuffles on the floor of the house. The disruption came shortly after the council had unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the killing of Iranian leadership during the ongoing Middle East […]
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Opposition protest disrupts Sindh Assembly session
KARACHI: A protest by opposition lawmakers from Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) over the recent detention of their leaders and workers disrupted proceedings of the Sindh Assembly on Monday, forcing the chair to adjourn the session amid disorder. Read More: Sindh Assembly echoes with opposition concerns over Karachi’s The opposition members raised slogans and protested against the […]
Balochistan unrest linked to unemployment, says JI chief
GWADAR: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that the growing unrest in Balochistan cannot be resolved through military operations alone, stressing that unemployment and lack of education are the key drivers of youth frustration in the province. Read More: 17 Balochistan districts listed among most backward Addressing a Bano Qabil ceremony organised by the Alkhidmat […]
Bangladesh launches election campaigns after Hasina era
Bangladesh on Thursday formally launched campaigns for next month’s general election, the first national polls since the 2024 uprising that ended the long rule of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Read More: Bangladesh sets Feb election after year of political upheaval Thousands of supporters of leading opposition figure Tarique Rahman, head of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), gathered in […]
JI warns of worsening flour crisis in KP
LOWER DIR/BAJAUR: Jamaat-i-Islami Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North chief Inayatullah Khan on Sunday warned of a worsening wheat flour crisis in the province, with prices reportedly rising almost daily. He urged the federal and provincial governments to take urgent measures to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. Read More: System of oppression & privileges of […]
JI launches four-day referendum on Punjab local government law
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) on Thursday began a four-day public referendum to seek citizens’ views on the Punjab Local Government Act, JI emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced. The referendum aims to gauge public opinion before the party decides on further political actions, including potential demonstrations around the Punjab Assembly. Read More: LG polls: Failure of Punjab […]
JI chief warns against curbing democratic dissent
LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Friday cautioned that blocking democratic pathways and labelling political dissent as treason would only deepen the country’s crises rather than resolve them. He urged the “powerful ruling class” to end political manipulation and restrictions, warning that such tactics were eroding public trust. Read More: JI launches nationwide ‘Change […]
Hafiz Naeem warns of rising public anger in Pakistan
Jamaat‑i‑Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has warned that continued denial of democratic rights and persistence of what he calls an oppressive system could trigger uncontrollable public anger in Pakistan. Speaking to the media after the concluding ceremony of Bukhari Sharif at Jamia Markaz Uloom‑e‑Islamia in Lahore, he called on authorities to address the people’s grievances […]
Jamaat-i-Islami seeks revival through populist turn
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) appears to be recalibrating its political strategy under the leadership of its current emir, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, as it seeks to revive a more populist appeal reminiscent of its heyday under the late Qazi Hussain Ahmad. Read More: JI launches nationwide ‘Change the System’ movement in Lahore Observers of the party’s recent three-day […]
JI demands action to protect Karachi citizens
KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Friday staged protest sit-ins at 13 major points across Karachi, demanding protection for citizens from deadly traffic accidents, armed criminals, and unsafe urban infrastructure. The protests highlighted growing public anger over reckless driving by heavy vehicles, rising street crime, and uncovered manholes. Read More: JI protest Against Dumpers, Tankers in Karachi Protesters carrying […]