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Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Gaza: JI calls for early action by govt, Muslim world
KARACHI: Hafiz Naeemur Rahman, the Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), has called for immediate and collective action from the government and the Muslim world against Israel to protect children in Gaza from starvation. He made these remarks during a press conference at Idara Noor-e-Haq, the JI Karachi headquarters, and reiterated them during a 'Karachi Connect Social Media Meetup' organized by the JI Karachi Women's Wing. Hafiz Naeem highlighted the severe man-made devastation in Gaza, expressing deep grief over children facing starvation in the modern age. He criticized President Donald Trump for his complicity with the Israeli premier regarding the Gaza genocide. He noted growing international opposition to Israeli actions, including protests in European Union countries and significant public disapproval in the United Kingdom. He urged Arab nations to align with 'the right side of history' to avoid internal backlash. The JI leader emphasized that the significance of the Pakistani military has increased following recent skirmishes, drawing parallels between Israel's actions in Gaza and India's in Kashmir. He urged the Pakistani military to intervene in Gaza, believing it would also aid the Kashmir cause. He advocated for collective and unified action by the Muslim world against Israel. In terms of public action, he announced that medics under the JI Karachi banner would march for Gaza on May 31, followed by a larger march in Hyderabad on June 1. He also reiterated the call for a continued boycott of Israeli products. Addressing domestic concerns, the JI Central Chief proposed revising the tax regime to exempt individuals earning Rs120,000 per month or less, along with small-scale farmers, from taxation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan's commercial capital shuts down on religious party's call for strike over Gaza
KARACHI: Markets and businesses remained shut in Pakistan's commercial capital of Karachi on Saturday in response to a nationwide strike called by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) religious party to express solidarity with the people of Gaza, amid renewed Israeli military strikes in the Palestinian enclave. The strike was widely supported by various organizations representing traders, lawyers and people from different walks of life, and there was no major commercial activity in the southern Pakistani port city. It followed massive Gaza solidarity marches in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad this month, which were attended by tens of thousands of Pakistanis who demanded the world stop Israeli military actions. 'Today, there is a strike throughout Karachi,' JI Karachi chief Monem Zafar Khan said, noting the strike was not only supported by Karachi's business community but also by professionals and civil society groups. 'It is a shutter-down strike, and the entire business community of Karachi, the lawyers of Karachi, the students of Karachi, the scholars of Karachi, the civil society of Karachi — all of them are supporting this.' The strike was largely observed in Karachi and it could only partially take hold elsewhere in Pakistan. Pakistan, which does not have diplomatic ties with Israel, has consistently condemned Israeli military actions and called for the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory. The South Asian country has stressed the urgent need to revive negotiations aimed at a two-state solution to the Palestine Issue, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. Muhammad Aslam Khan, general-secretary of the Cooperative Market Association, condemned Israel's war on Gaza, which has killed over 50,000 Palestinians since Oct. 2023, and demanded stronger international action over it. 'It is now 12 o'clock and the city is completely silent and shut down,' Aslam told Arab News, surrounded by closed shops in the Saddar business district. 'We are sending them [Palestinians] a clear message that the hearts of the people are beating for the Palestinian Muslims, and we are deeply pained by the genocide happening to them, the oppression they are facing, and the fact that their basic needs like food and water have been completely cut off.' Usman Sharif, a representative of the All-Pakistan Cottage Industry Association in Karachi, said the Pakistani trader fraternity wanted to contribute to the Palestinian cause. 'Every trader says that they want to contribute in some way, whether it be through prayers, funds, participating in the strike, joining a rally, or through a boycott,' he said. 'The strike is happening across Pakistan, and here in Karachi as well, people have participated in the strike.'
Express Tribune
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Gaza march
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Karachi witnessed a massive show of solidarity with the Palestinian people as over 100,000 participants gathered for a pro-Gaza march organised by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI). The procession, which began at sea view and continued along Shahr-e-Faisal, consisted of men, women, children, and members of religious minorities. People carried placards and banners emblazoned with slogans like 'Labbaik ya Gaza' (Gaza we are here) with participants carrying placards and banners emblazoned with slogans such as 'Labbaik ya Gaza' (Gaza we are here) to reflect their wholehearted support. Ameer JI Karachi, Monem Zafar, condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza and criticized the international community's inaction, highlighting the disparity in responses to global conflicts. Zafar called for a unified stance against oppression and urged the Pakistani government to take decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians. he demonstration concluded with a collective call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a reaffirmation of Karachi's steadfast support for the Palestinian cause. The overwhelming turnout serves as a testament to the city's commitment to advocating for justice and human rights on the global stage. Abeerah Hilal Karachi
Express Tribune
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Protests staged against genocide in Gaza
As many as 1,000 corner meetings were held by JI on Friday across the mega city, in solidarity with Gaza, against Israeli aggressions. The meetings were held at major points in the city and outside mosques after Friday prayers. A meeting in Gulshan-e-Iqbal was addressed by JI Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar. A list of 1,000 Israeli pilots was shown who refused to partake in the genocide, publishing their stance in a Hebrew advertisement. Muslim rulers, particularly Pakistan's ruling regime, were urged to take inspiration and courage from those pilots. Zafar stated that 60,000 people had been martyred in Gaza, including women and children, 90% of infrastructure had been destroyed, but no one was able to stop Israel. Zafar urged Karachiites to turn up on Sharae Faisal on April 13, in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Meanwhile, upon the appeal of Jamaat-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat (JAS), a day of protest was observed on Friday against Zionist forces in Palestine. Scholars, imams and preachers reiterated their support for the Palestinian people, announcing a boycott of Zionist products, encouraging the people to do the same. The Nazim of JAS Karachi, Dr Syed Abdul Wahab Qadri, addressing a protest in Malir, said that due to Zionist terrorism, people are dying, children are suffering, food and medical facilities are unavailable, but the world remains a silent spectator. Under the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), demonstrations were held after Friday prayers outside various Imambargahs, The main protest was held outside the Jamia Masjid Khoja Asna Ashari Kharadar, with leaders including Allama Hassan Zafar Naqvi, Allama Mubashir Hassan, Allama Sadiq Jafri, Allama Mukhtar Imami, Allama Hayat Abbas and others addressing.
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Express Tribune
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
‘Anniversary of rigging' opposition announces 'Black Day'
Listen to article KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh has completed its preparations to observe February 8th as Black Day in protest against the alleged theft of party's mandate. Widespread protests will be held in all major and minor cities across Sindh to voice opposition to the mandate theft. PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh, Karachi Division President Raja Azhar, and Karachi Division General Secretary Arsalan Khalid led a rally in Karachi. Elected members of the national and provincial assemblies, who according to Form 45 were rightful victors, displayed images of Form 45 on their vehicles. They also displayed photos of those who allegedly reached the assemblies through rigging. The rally moved through various routes in Karachi, calling upon the public to join the protest against the stolen votes. Speaking to the media, Haleem stated, "February 8, 2024, was a dark day for democracy, as it marked the theft of PTI's mandate in the general elections.' He said, 'According to the Form 47, more than 81 of our national assembly seats were taken away, and 20 national assembly and 34 provincial assembly seats from Karachi were hijacked." Haleem further mentioned, "One year has passed since the mandate theft, and a fake, fabricated government has been imposed on the people. This government has not only weakened the judiciary but has also imposed restrictions on the media. The 26th Constitutional Amendment has been used to attack the Constitution of Pakistan. The fake government has exacerbated the economic crisis across the country, and corrupt politicians, who embezzled billions of rupees, were granted NRO 2, while, the true leader of the people, Imran Khan, remains imprisoned in false cases framed against him and PTI leaders." He continued, "Stealing the people's mandate is a grave crime against democracy. We'll continue our struggle against this injustice at every level. PTI is committed to protecting the people's votes and fighting for their rights." Haleem Adil Sheikh urged the people of Sindh to join the protests, which will take place in cities throughout the province, including a major protest outside the Karachi Press Club at 4pm on February 8th. He appealed to the public to participate in reclaiming their stolen votes. JI to protest outside ECP office Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has also called to observe February 8 as the Black Day in protest against rigging the 2024 elections. JI Karachi has decided to hold a huge protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan, Sindh to observe first anniversary of the black day. JI Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has announced this at a press conference, held at Idara Noor-e-Haq - the JI Karachi headquarters, on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the mandate of Karachiites was ambushed on February 8, 2024 through rigging elections and a bunch of thieves in the fabric of political parties were imposed on the nation. On January 15, 2023 mandate of Karachiites was stolen as the citizens expressed their trust in the JI but the polling results were changed in form 13, as compared to form 11, he said while talking about the local government elections. Despite all the rigging, naked aggression and unethical nefarious tactics, Murtaza Wahab could manage only 173 votes, against 193 votes of the PTI-JI coalition, but he was bestowed with the mayor office in a subsequent development, said Monem Zafar. He said, similarly, on February 8 the former year, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement couldn't bag even a single polling station but it was blessed with 15 seats of the National Assembly with the help of form 47, whereas the PPP was granted seven seats from the city. For the provincial assembly, the MQM was pleased with 25 seats, whereas the rest of the seats were distributed among the PPP and other parties, he said. Monem Zafar added that these blue-eyed parties of the establishment have ruined the mega city. Anti-PPP Alliance GDA GDA will also observe 'Black Day' across Sindh on February 8 to protest against what they called it rigged elections, unlawful and unconstitutional actions, unemployment, deteriorating law and order, and the controversial PECA laws. In a statement, Secretary Information Sardar Abdul Rahim said that peaceful protests will be held outside the district press clubs, and throughout the provincial capital. He termed February 8 as the 'blackest day' in the country's history, when the mandate of the people of Sindh was stolen through record rigging. Party workers will hoist black flags and wear black armbands. Sardar Abdul Rahim also criticised the 26th Constitutional Amendment, saying it has created a constitutional crisis in the country, and now even judges are being appointed on the basis of political affiliations. He demanded the immediate withdrawal of the PECA laws, saying they can not silence free journalism. He also criticised the Peoples Party leadership for being involved in a conspiracy to make Sindh's lands barren, and said they will have to answer to the people of Sindh.
