Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman: “The struggle will continue until the Rawalpindi Agreement is implemented.”
LAHORE ( WEB NEWS )
Addressing an online gathering of 47,000 male and 7,000 female members from across the country, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, said the purpose of the “Give the People Their Rights” movement is to secure the public’s rights. He declared that the struggle would continue until the government implements the Rawalpindi Agreement. He emphasized the need to reduce electricity bills and terminate more IPP contracts to provide relief to the public.
Naeem-ur-Rehman highlighted the widespread public interest in Jamaat-e-Islami’s membership campaign, calling it promising. He invited people to join Jamaat-e-Islami’s peaceful resistance movement and stressed that the party would carry out its political activities nationwide from its own platform. He clarified that Jamaat-e-Islami would not form alliances with any other political party in the upcoming elections, though it would continue meeting with all parties, including PML-N, PPP, and PTI.
At the closing ceremony of the two-day “TechnoFest Pakistan” organized by Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT) Karachi, Naeem-ur-Rehman expressed concern over the increasing frustration among youth and vowed to combat those responsible for spreading hopelessness. He criticized the feudal and dynastic political parties currently ruling the country, adding that student unions are the nurseries of democracy and a constitutional right. He called for the immediate restoration of student unions and elections, questioning why supposedly democratic parties do not hold these elections.
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman stressed the importance of preparing youth for the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various engineering fields and criticized the current state of the IT sector in Pakistan, where the export value is only $3 billion. He demanded the government improve internet speed and unblock digital platforms, which are essential for the IT sector.
Naeem-ur-Rehman lauded IJT’s efforts, particularly its initiative, “Bano Qabil,” which offers free IT courses to thousands of students across Pakistan, including teachers. He pointed out that 40% of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line, and millions of children are deprived of educational opportunities, urging the government to provide free IT education.
Hassan Bilal Hashmi, the Central Nazim of IJT Pakistan, also addressed the event. He congratulated the Karachi team for organizing an event that showcased the talent of the city’s youth. He emphasized that IJT members strive beyond personal interests for the betterment of the nation and called on the youth to contribute to the country’s development, stating that Pakistan’s future depends on their efforts.