Key Takeaways
- Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) launches protest march towards Islamabad.
- Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warns of potential government ousting if levy not abolished.
- Protesters will march from Karachi to Multan, holding rallies along the way.
The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has launched a 'train march' towards Islamabad, protesting against the fuel levy, which has reached over Rs100 per litre.
Party Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addressed supporters at Karachi’s Cantonment Station, warning that if the government fails to abolish the levy, the protest could escalate into a movement to oust the government.
The march, led by Rehman, is expected to pass through several cities, including Rohri and Sukkur, before reaching Multan, where a rally is scheduled for 8pm.
JI has been holding nationwide protests against the fuel levy, which has significantly impacted the cost of living for many Pakistanis.
The party posted on X that the 'train march' would begin its journey from Karachi and would continue to Rohri, where a rally is planned.
From Rohri, the march will proceed to Sukkur, and then to Multan, where the final rally is set to take place.
JI supporters are expected to join the march in large numbers, with the party urging them to participate in the protests.
The government has not yet responded to JI's demands, and the situation remains tense as the march progresses.
The march is part of a broader campaign by JI to pressure the government to address the issue of fuel prices and other economic concerns.
