JI chief claims 'establishment-backed leaders' destroyed Pakistan’s economy

Hafiz Naeem claims leaders make deals with establishment for power, only to criticise it when demands are not met.

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Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has blamed 'establishment-supported leaders' for the country's economic collapse, stating they have 'ruined the economy and destroyed the nation.'

In a statement issued from Lahore, Hafiz Naeem said these leaders make deals with the establishment for power, only to criticise it when their demands are not met.

Describing the current political system as 'weak and outdated,' Hafiz Naeem claimed that the youth will eventually rise up and bring significant change.

He further pledged to pursue the implementation of the Rawalpindi Agreement and announced that JI would closely monitor the government’s actions.

Hafiz Naeem also advocated for reducing electricity tariffs across Pakistan, urging the government to adjust prices in line with actual costs and eliminate unjust taxes on salaried workers.

He warned that JI has several options, including strikes and the boycott of electricity bills, to pressure the government.

A few days ago, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticised both the ruling and opposition parties for their focus on personal wealth accumulation rather than addressing the country’s core issues.

Speaking at a rally in Karachi as part of JI's nationwide membership campaign, he argued that the political elite are indifferent to critical issues such as water, electricity, gas, and fuel shortages.

He asserted that these problems require decisive action to address the "crumbling walls" of the current system.

The JI chief denounced the current ruling class, which he described as comprising feudal lords, capitalists, and dictatorial figures, who he claimed have amassed significant wealth without being taxed.

He also criticised the government for its agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), which he said have burdened the public.

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman stated that JI represents the strongest voice for Pakistan's poor and is actively mobilising its base through a campaign aimed at securing five million new members across the country.

Throughout Pakistan's history, the Jamaat-e-Islami itself has supported all three military dictators who seized power from political forces.