Jamaat-e-Islami announces nationwide farmers' protest on April 15

The leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, has announced a nationwide farmers’ protest on April 15, ARY News reported.

According to reports, Hafiz Naeem stated that farmers will protest in every district across the country, eventually gathering in Lahore and then marching to Islamabad.

He emphasised that the party does not seek credit but will host the protests and stand with the farmers.

Hafiz Naeem further stated that Jamaat-e-Islami will also support farmers in their struggle and mentioned that he would discuss public issues during an upcoming meeting with the Prime Minister.

The JI leader criticized the government for betraying the farmers, pointing out the increasing prices of urea and how the government set rates but failed to buy produce.

Hafiz Naeem called for the wheat price to be set at 4,000 rupees per maund to ensure fair compensation for the farmers.

Earlier, Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has announced a nationwide protest on April 11 against the ongoing killing of Palestinians and Israel’s aggression in Gaza, ARY News reported

The announcement was made by the party’s leader, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, during a press conference at Mansoorah, Lahore. He also revealed plans to file a petition addressing the United Nations Secretary-General regarding the issue.

Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman condemned Israel’s recent bombing in Palestine during Eid, stating that Gaza has already been devastated by 80-90%.

Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman criticised the blockade of essential supplies like food and water and highlighted the demand for Gaza’s evacuation. According to him, these actions have unmasked the West’s hypocrisy.

The Jamaat-e-Islami leader emphasised the global silence over Israel’s aggression in Gaza, including that of Muslim nations. He pointed out that while the world reacts strongly to minor incidents elsewhere, it remains indifferent to the suffering in Gaza.

Hafiz Naeem called for unity among the 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide, urging them to rise against the oppression.

The party has suspended its routine activities to focus on this cause. Hafiz Naeem announced a series of protests, including a march on Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal on April 13 and another towards the US Embassy in Islamabad on April 20.