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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
JI chief meets Bangladesh's ambassador
LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman met with Bangladesh's Ambassador to Pakistan Iqbal Hussain Khan. The meeting focused on bilateral relations, regional dynamics, and matters of mutual interest. Talking on the occasion, Rehman emphasized that both Pakistan and Bangladesh face similar challenges in the realms of defense and security. He called for stronger cooperation between the two countries, especially in sectors such as defense, education, trade, and technology. 'Pakistan and Bangladesh have entered a new era of friendship,' he said, underscoring the importance of deepening people-to-people connections and fostering closer ties at the societal level. He stressed that the people of both nations share historical and cultural bonds and cannot be separated by past divisions. 'Strengthening mutual friendship will contribute to the progress of both countries,' he remarked. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
JI chief praises armed forces for their response
LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said that armed forces have given a proper response to Indian aggression by destroying its five fighter jets yet it is still insufficient as the Pakistani nation expects a retaliation that will serve as a historic lesson for generations of the enemy and deter the extremist RSS-led Indian government from future transgressions. Addressing a press conference at Mansoora on Thursday, he announced that Jamaat-e-Islami will observe a nationwide Youm-e-Azm (Day of Resolve) on Friday. He said the day will be marked by a unified tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces, alongside a collective national demand for avenging the martyrs of recent Indian attacks. 'The entire nation stands united today. The government must urgently convene an all-parties conference,' he stressed, adding that ministers should refrain from acting like defence analysts and issuing public statements on the matter. Instead, he urged them to focus on their core responsibilities — managing the media front and leading diplomatic efforts to expose India's terrorism on the global stage. While condemning the Indian strikes, the JI chief offered condolences to the families of the martyrs and prayed for the elevation of their ranks. He emphasized that responding to aggression is Pakistan's sovereign right and that the nation is awaiting a decisive move. 'The nation also expects the leader of the ruling party, Nawaz Sharif, to speak out against Indian aggression,' he added. Rehman also criticized the reluctance of political leaders to condemn the U.S. for its unwavering support of Israel, calling it a matter of deep concern. Responding to a question regarding the Supreme Court's verdict on military trials, he said he would refrain from making divisive remarks under the current circumstances, but emphasized that political prisoners should be released rather than further persecuted. He further called on the state to urgently address the grievances of the people of Balochistan and accelerate efforts to restore peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He stressed the need for a fair and timely resolution of disputes among provinces over resource control and water distribution. 'This is a rare moment in our history the entire nation has set aside political differences to confront Indian aggression with unity. It is the government's foremost responsibility to preserve this national consensus through timely and effective measures,' he said. The JI emir also demanded that the nation be informed about the country's defense strategy and how Pakistan intends to respond to India. 'The world — including every child in India — should be made aware through the media that the same BJP government responsible for the Gujarat massacre and the oppression of Muslims and other minorities is now fanning the flames of war. It staged a false flag operation in Occupied Kashmir and used disinformation to justify a border violation,' he stated. On international affairs, Rehman welcomed the rejection by six European Union countries of the U.S.-Israeli agenda regarding Gaza. He reiterated that highlighting the plight of Palestinians is a religious duty and warned that India and Israel are aligned in their efforts — including attempts to divert global attention from Gaza. Lastly, he raised concerns over the disruption of Hajj for 66,000 pilgrims due to refund issues. He urged the Pakistani government to engage with Saudi authorities to resolve the matter and ensure that affected pilgrims are able to perform their religious obligations. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan shuts down in nationwide strike over Palestinian solidarity
Motorcyclists move past a closed shop during a nationwide strike to show their solidarity with Palestinians, in Karachi on April 26, 2025, amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Photo: AFP Listen to article A nationwide shutter-down strike was observed across Pakistan on Saturday to express solidarity with the people of Palestine, with businesses and commercial activities coming to a complete halt. The strike, called by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and various trade organizations, aimed to send a powerful message against Israeli oppression of the Palestinian people. According to Express News, from Karachi to Peshawar, the strike was widely observed, with markets closed, streets almost devoid of traffic, and daily life coming to a standstill. The strike served as a stark reminder of the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, with Pakistanis from all walks of life voicing their support for Palestinians and condemning the violence. In Karachi, the city's central and smaller markets were shut down. Demonstrators took to the streets in some areas, chanting slogans in support of Palestinians and against Israel. Traffic police in various cities adjusted routes to manage the situation caused by the protests and rallies. A labourer speaking on his mobile phone sits outside the closed shops to show their solidarity with Palestinians, in Karachi on April 26, 2025, amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Photo: AFP Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami, remarked that the people of Pakistan would never accept Israeli brutality and the support it receives from the United States. He emphasized that the strike was not only a demonstration of love for the Palestinians but also a call to raise the voices of the oppressed. 'Today, there is a strike throughout Karachi,' said Monem Zafar Khan, the JI Karachi chief. He highlighted that the strike received support not only from Karachi's business community but also from professionals, students, and civil society groups. 'It's a shutter-down strike. Everyone from the business community to the scholars and civil society of Karachi are standing in solidarity.' In Peshawar, historic markets such as Qissa Khawani, Chowk Yadgar, and Ashraf Road were completely closed, with major shopping centers and malls also participating in the shutter-down strike. Similarly, in Murree's hill areas, a complete strike was observed, with Mall Road, Cantt Market, and surrounding areas completely deserted. The strike also affected Rawalpindi, where key areas like Raja Bazaar, Murree Road, and Saddar were left eerily quiet. Additionally, the medical and pharmaceutical community joined the protest, with the Druggist and Chemist Association participating in the strike, causing many medical stores to remain closed in solidarity with the Palestinians. A labourer pushing a handcart walks through a deserted street during a nationwide strike to show their solidarity with Palestinians, in Karachi on April 26, 2025, amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Photo: AFP In the southwestern province of Balochistan, business activities were fully suspended in cities like Quetta, Mastung, Khuzdar, Kalat, and Pishin. Similarly, in cities across Punjab, residents participated in the strike, sending a clear message of solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Usman Sharif, a representative of the All-Pakistan Cottage Industry Association in Karachi, added that Pakistani traders were eager to contribute to the Palestinian cause, whether through financial support, participation in strikes, or solidarity rallies. 'Every trader wants to contribute in some way,' Sharif said. 'This strike is happening across the country, and here in Karachi, people are fully participating.'
Arab News
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistani religious parties announce Gaza rally at Lahore's Iconic Minar-e-Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The chief of Pakistan's main religious-political party, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam F (JUI-F), said on Monday the JUI-F and other religious parties would stage a protest rally in solidarity with Palestinians at the iconic Minar-e-Pakistan monument in Lahore on Apr. 27. The move follows a Gaza Solidarity March organized by another religio-political party, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), on a main road connecting Islamabad and Rawalpindi last week that was attended by thousands. 'A very big rally will be held at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on Apr. 27 along with a protest,' JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Monday at a press conference in Lahore alongside JI chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman. 'We all will participate along with other religious parties. We are forming a new platform now by the name of Majlis-e-Ittehad-e-Ummat.' He also said nationwide awareness campaigns would be launched by the platform to boycott Israeli products. Separately, the JI has announced a nationwide strike on Apr. 26 in solidarity with Palestine and urged citizens to boycott brands that support Israel amid its ongoing military offensive in Gaza. Pakistan does not maintain diplomatic relations with Israel and has for decades condemned its military actions in Gaza. Islamabad has called for the immediate resumption of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave and a revival of negotiations toward a two-state solution. The country has long supported the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Since October 7, 2023, when Israel launched its latest military assault on Gaza, more than 51,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 116,000 injured.
Saba Yemen
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Demonstrations in Islamabad in solidarity with Gaza
Islamabad - Saba: Thousands demonstrated in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, in solidarity marches against the ongoing "Israeli" genocidal war on the Gaza Strip and its oppressed Palestinian people. Iranian news agency IRNA reported on Sunday that these mass rallies were organized under the title "Solidarity with Gaza" at the initiative of the Jamaat-e-Islami party and attended by thousands of people from different segments. During the march, demonstrators chanted "Death to Israel" slogans, emphasizing that those who collude with the Zionist entity and America are in fact traitors, and that their participation in the genocide of the Palestinians will never be forgotten throughout history. Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan leader Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, while addressing the large anti-Israel protest rally, said: "Our collective resistance will continue on the path of seeking justice for the brave Palestinians. Addressing the Islamabad government, Naeem-ur-Rehman said: Any obstruction of the process of showing the people's solidarity with the Palestinians, especially organizing large-scale demonstrations against "Israel" anywhere in Pakistan, is totally unacceptable. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
