Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, introduced that if he requires “organising a sit-in, it is going to be pursued diligently, with no intention of backing down.”
He made the declaration to the ruling PML-N and its ally PPP, warning that solely 28 days stay for motion to be taken on addressing the problems with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), “faliure to which will lead to penalties.”
During a press convention in Mansoorah, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman detailed the reorganisation of the “Haq Do Awam” motion to deal with public considerations.
He criticised political events for specializing in private pursuits somewhat than addressing essential points equivalent to fuel and electrical energy payments.
He accused them of prioritising political beneficial properties over essential reforms.
He additionally highlighted the continued fuel and electrical energy disaster and the rising tax burden on salaried people.
Hafiz Naeem revealed that IPPs acquired Rs. 2 trillion for not producing electrical energy and introduced a nationwide strike and shutter-down on August 28, supported by the enterprise group.
He criticised the federal government’s tax exemptions for IPPs and the renewal of expired contracts, calling for accountability for these selections.
Hafiz Naeem additional identified that IPPs acquired Rs. 1.2 trillion in tax exemptions throughout 2017-18, whereas bizarre residents face heavy taxes on utilities.
He described this disparity as unjust and criticized the present tax system as ineffective.
He additionally referenced a report by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) indicating annual corruption of Rs. 1,299 billion associated to revenue tax bribes, and expressed frustration with the shortage of reform within the FBR.
In addition, Hafiz Naeem talked about the persecution confronted by Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh over the previous 15 years, together with the funerals of many leaders departing from prisons.