Massive debts, costly pacts with IPPs damaging economy: JI
Pakistan
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman urges govt to review agreements with IPPs
- He demanded the government review agreements with IPPs and introduce land reforms
- Jamaat-e-Islami has developed a national agenda to spearhead a movement for reform, Rehman said
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said massive debts, costly agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), tax exemptions for feudal lords, and the ruling elite's lavish spending of state resources are key factors for damaging the national economy.
Addressing a press conference at Mansoorah on Saturday, he said a government established on a ‘fraudulent mandate’ cannot effectively address these issues.
The Jamaat-e-Islami has developed a national agenda to spearhead a movement for reform, he said, adding he would present this agenda to the public in two days.
He demanded the government review agreements with IPPs and introduce land reforms.
He said the government must provide relief to the small farmers and also reduce the prices of bread and flour.
Rehman said the JI appreciated the talks between Islamabad and Kabul, adding the governments of both Islamic neighbours should reflect responsibility in the wider interest of the betterment of the people of two countries and piece in the region.
He said the completion of Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project was solution to the problem of energy shortages in the country. The rulers must shun US pressure and start construction, he emphasises.
The JI Emir said the US perpetual support and backing to Israeli’s terrorism in Gaza was not a hidden fact.
But, he said the silence of rulers of Islamic world on these atrocities was badly hurting the sentiments of Muslim Ummah.
He said the JI would hold Gaza Million March in Karachi and appealed the people to ensure their full participation in it.
