Key Takeaways
- JI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman questions the four-hour delay of the Shalimar Express train.
- The march, which was to continue to Multan, is now delayed.
- Rehman demands the government withdraw the petroleum levy to provide relief to people.
JI leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has questioned the four-hour delay of the Shalimar Express train, which was supposed to transport the party’s march towards Multan.
The JI launched a protest march from Karachi to Islamabad, with the train reaching Sukkur late on Monday.
Rehman stated that the delay is unusual and questioned the performance of Pakistan Railways, particularly the Shalimar Express, which had a fault in its engine.
The train was delayed in Karachi, arriving at 7:20am instead of the usual 9:20am, causing the overall delay.
Rehman also criticized the government’s relief scheme, stating that the Rs26 billion earmarked for subsidizing fuel for motorcyclists is insufficient.
He argued that the government is recovering Rs150 billion monthly in petroleum levy, making the relief scheme inadequate.
The JI chief further criticized the PPP, claiming that while it supports the JI’s campaign, obstacles are being placed in the way of the train march and people seeking to welcome it.
Rehman demanded that the government withdraw the petroleum levy to provide much-needed relief to the people.
The march plans to continue to Multan via Shalimar Express, and then proceed by road towards Islamabad.
Does this delay have anything to do with our train march? Shalimar Express, which is not only a popular train but has been privatised, is delayed by four hours today.
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, JI chief
