JI launches 'train march' towards Islamabad against petroleum levy

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Jamaat-i-Islami led by Hafiz Naeemur Rehman launched a 'train march' from Karachi towards Islamabad protesting against a petroleum levy more than Rs100 per litre. The protest threatens to escalate towards a government ousting if demands are unmet.

The Jamaat-i-Islami launched its protest march towards Islamabad on Sunday, with party Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warning that if the government failed to abolish the petroleum levy, the JI’s protest could turn into one to oust the government. Naeem was addressing JI supporters at Karachi’s Cantonment Station before departing for Islamabad. The JI has been holding nationwide protests against fuel levy, which is more than Rs100 per litre. The party posted on X that the “train march”, led by Rehman from Karachi, would reach Rohri, Sukkur to hold a rally at 8pm. The protesters would depart for Multan on Monday. More to follow