Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Criticizes Government for Economic Policies and Lack of Unity in Face of Israeli Aggression

Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman urged the government not to pin any hopes on US President Trump, citing US support for Israeli aggression as a hindrance to regional peace. He praised Iran's resilience in the face of Israeli aggression and called for Pakistan to play a leading role in the Gaza and Iran issues.

Key Takeaways:

• The Jamaat-e-Islami Emir, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, criticized the government's anti-poor economic policies, which have made life miserable for the common man, farmers, laborers, and salaried classes.
• He demanded significant reductions in electricity, gas, and petrol prices and proposed the formation of a commission to restore peace and resolve the issue of missing persons in Balochistan.
• Rehman lamented the government's failure to address the issues of sectarian discord, which he saw as serving Israeli interests.
• He accused the federal finance minister of claiming economic improvement while imposing endless taxes, and pointed out that the salaried class paid Rs500 billion in taxes.
• Rehman criticized the government for losing revenue from corrupt provincial education budgets, with Rs2,000 billion reportedly lost, and three crore children out of school.
• He emphasized the need for Pakistan to assert a principled stance on Kashmir and reject any US-led mediation.

Statistics:

• Rs500 billion: The amount paid in taxes by the salaried class.
• Rs2,000 billion: The amount reportedly lost to corruption in provincial education budgets.
• 3 crore: The number of children out of school.
• 40%: The potential reduction in petrol prices if petroleum levies are ended.

Sources:

• Jamaat-e-Islami official statement (date not specified),
• Interview with Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman (date not specified)