JI announces second phase of 'Haq Do' drive

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, has vowed to unite the public to challenge the "oppressive feudal lords and corrupt capitalists," rejecting any divisions based on ethnicity.

"Pakistan does not belong to any general, bureaucrat, or politician. The state is defined by its people, not by the military or judiciary," Rehman said while addressing an event in Lahore on Sunday.

He criticised the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), claiming they were entrenched in power since 1947 based on wealth rather than democratic principles.

Prominent party leaders including Secretary General Ameerul Azeem, Secretary Information Qaiser Sharif, and other regional heads were present at the event.

Rehman emphasised Jamaat-e-Islami's commitment to peaceful political resistance, urging the people of Balochistan to fight their case at Minar-e-Pakistan. "Today, we officially launch the second phase of the Haq Do Awam Ko (Give People Their Rights) movement," he announced. "I invite everyone to join Jamaat-e-Islami, become our allies in ending injustice, establishing justice, and dismantling the class system."

He stated that Jamaat-e-Islami is the only party truly representing the people, advocating for basic rights, and prioritising public service. He criticised both the government and the opposition for having the same agenda of waiting for their turn to loot the country.