Karachi: Police Use Tear Gas, Baton Charge Against JI Protesters Near Sindh Assembly
- 14-Feb-2026
KARACHI: Police resorted to intense tear gas shelling and a baton charge against Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) protesters near the Sindh Assembly on Saturday evening, resulting in the arrest of at least 10 JI activists, ARY News reported. JI Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman had earlier announced a sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly for today. When […]
Karachi water shortage: JI announces protest outside Sindh Assembly
- 17-Jun-2025
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) announced on Tuesday a protest outside Sindh Assembly against the worsening water shortage in Karachi, ARY News reported. Addressing a press conference, JI Karachi chief Munem Zafar criticized both the federal and Sindh governments for neglecting Karachi in their budgets 2025-26. “There is nothing allocated specifically for Karachi in Rs3.4 trillion budget. […]
JI chief announces protest over lack of relief in power tariff
- 09-Jan-2025
LAHORE: Public representatives making mind-boggling hike in their remunerations while there is no relief in power tariffs, Jamaat Islami chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman said here on Thursday. Talking to media JI Ameer announced countrywide protest from January 17. He said the government officials announcing for last six months to bring tariffs of electricity down, […]
We won’t be convinced with mere announcements: Hafiz Naeem
- 07-Aug-2024
ISLAMABAD: People are suffering from corruption and incompetence of the government, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman here said on Wednesday. Jamaat Islami’s protest sit-in against expensive electricity and taxes has been continued for 13th day. “We will not be convinced with mere announcements,” JI leader said, demanding the government to take steps to address the problem. […]
JI, govt talks to finalize today, claims Ata Tarar
- 07-Aug-2024
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that there has been positive progress in talks with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), ARY News reported. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said another round of talks will be held with the party today, expressing confidence that the matters will be taken to a conclusion. […]
Hafiz Naeem vows spreading protest to whole country
- 30-Jul-2024
ISLAMABAD: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem has said the rulers are piling all burden over the people but avoiding slashing their luxuries. Talking to media JI chief called it a big joke with the people, adding that “the government have to accept our demands, the matter will not be resolved without it”. JI leader announced […]
Hafiz Naeem demands cut in power bills, curb on IPPs
- 27-Jul-2024
ISLAMABAD: We don’t have any personal agenda and want a bright future of the country, for which the IPPs should be rein in, Jamaat Islami Ameer Hafiz Naeem said on Saturday. JI chief speaking with media said,” those subjecting Pakistan with oppression won’t be allowed more and will get the rights of 250 million countrymen […]
JUI-F backs JI protest against inflation
- 27-Jul-2024
ISLAMABAD: The leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Fazl (JUI-F) has voiced support for Jamaat-e-Islami’s ongoing protest against rising inflation in Islamabad, ARY News reported on Friday. The JUI-F leader, Aslam Ghori highlighting the dire consequences faced by citizens due to the inflation and economic crisis. He emphasized the severe impact of inflation, stating, “People are […]
JI protest: These Karachi roads will be closed today
- 26-Jun-2024
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami has announced to stage a sit-in against ongoing water and electricity crises on Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal today. In view of the protest, the traffic police have directed commuters to use alternative routes. According to the traffic police, the traffic coming from the airport will be diverted from Drug Road to Rashid Minhas Road due […]
JI, police clash in Islamabad amid protest against Israel’s brutality
- 28-Oct-2023
KARACHI: Islamabad Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief along with other party workers protesting against Israel’s brutality in Gaza Strip were picked up amid clashes between police and protesters at capital’s Serena Chowk, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to details, the protest had been organised by the JI whose two prominent leaders was among those detained by […]