ISLAMABAD: JI Amir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has shared his plans for a nationwide strike with a shutdown, with a complete nationwide shutdown after August 14.
During a press conference at the party’s Rawalpindi sit-in, Rehman announced that there would be a march on Murree Road on August 8, followed by a major protest outside the Chief Minister’s House in Lahore on August 11 and another in Peshawar on August 12.
He called for the termination or review of certain agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) and called for a forensic audit of all agreements.
Highlighting the impact of rising electricity bills on household budgets, Hafiz Naeem emphasized that charges should reflect the actual cost of electricity.
He jokingly commented on the disappearance of the government negotiating committee: “We may have to advertise the disappearance of the government committee.”
He further noted that the government was concerned as the negotiations had dented its luxury and suggested that the negotiating committee should include the Auditor General of Pakistan, Chairman WAPDA, Federal Chamber of Commerce and consumer representatives.
Responding to a question, the JI chief clarified that overthrowing the government is not currently on their agenda, but hinted that it might be necessary depending on the government’s actions.
