JI demands public relief from cancelled IPP contracts

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Amir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has called on the government to pass on the benefits of cancelled Independent Power Producers (IPP) contracts to the public, warning that failure to provide real relief would result in renewed protests and a vigorous movement.

Rehman reiterated JI's commitment to ensuring the cancellation of what he termed as "tyrannical and public-opposing IPP agreements," asserting that the government would not be allowed to evade responsibility. "Jamaat-e-Islami is closely following up on the agreements with the government," he said.

He added that JI's credibility had grown due to its consistent advocacy for justice, democracy, and the supremacy of the constitution. "Today, Jamaat-e-Islami is the effective and strong voice of the people," Rehman concluded.

He said that the suppressing the opinion of people would lead the country to nowhere. This trend of changing election results is tantamount to insulting the democracy and the opinion of people, he added.

Further talking about rigging in the local and general elections, particularly in Karachi, he said that the Pakistan People Party has rigged the local government elections and managed to install the mayor of his choice. As a result, he maintained, the PPP exposed itself throughout the country.

Similarly, the PPP and the MQM were imposed on Karachi and Karachiites with the help of form 47. Subsequently, the form 47 become a matter of shame for both - those who were installed and those who installed.