Sun 13 Sep 2026 EN
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Jamaat-i-Islami chief announces September 20 march to Islamabad against petroleum levy

Jamaat-i-Islami leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman declared that party members will march toward Islamabad on September 20 in opposition to the current fuel taxes. The group stated that ongoing sit-ins across multiple cities have now reached their 27th day of protest. Leaders warned that if the government does not withdraw the levy before the march begins, the movement will proceed as planned.

JI sit-in against petroleum levy enters its 27th day
File photo JI sit-in against petroleum levy enters its 27th day Photo: Business Recorder

Jamaat-i-Islami leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman declared that party members will march toward Islamabad on September 20 in opposition to the current fuel taxes. The group stated that ongoing sit-ins across multiple cities have now reached their 27th day of protest. Leaders warned that if the government does not withdraw the levy before the march begins, the movement will proceed as planned.

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  • Dawn
  • Business Recorder

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