Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has announced a nationwide protest after Namaz-e-Jumma today against the rising electricity prices. The party has organized protest rallies across major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta, demanding relief for citizens struggling with inflation and inflated electricity bills.
Main Protest Rally in Karachi
The central protest in Karachi will take place at the K-Electric IBC near Shaheen Complex. Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Muneem Zafar Khan, will address the protesters at 4:30 PM, highlighting the party’s stance on electricity tariffs and government policies.
List of Protest Locations in Karachi
Apart from the main protest, Jamaat-e-Islami has planned demonstrations at multiple locations across the city. The protest locations include:
- Shahrah-e-Faisal Star Gate
- Kala Pul
- Korangi DC Office
- Dawood Chowrangi
- Shahrah-e-Quaideen
- Main Super Highway
- Power House Chowrangi
- Dolman Shopping Mall Haideri
- Orangi Town No. 5 Chowrangi
- Banaras Chowk
- Water Pump Chowrangi, Shahrah-e-Pakistan
- Qazi Chowk (No. 9), Baldia Town
- Johar Mor
Demands of Jamaat-e-Islami
Jamaat-e-Islami has criticized the government for failing to control electricity prices despite claiming to save Rs 1,100 billion through the review of Independent Power Producers (IPP) contracts. The party argues that these savings should have been passed on to the people, reducing electricity tariffs instead of increasing them.
The protests aim to pressurize the government to take immediate action in providing relief to the people suffering from economic burdens and high utility bills. Party leaders will address the gatherings, calling for policy changes to reduce inflation and ensure affordable electricity rates.
Nationwide Protests Across Pakistan
In addition to Karachi, Jamaat-e-Islami has planned similar protests in Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta. The demonstrations are expected to draw large crowds as the public expresses its frustration over high electricity costs.
Stay tuned for updates on today’s protests and their impact on government policies.
