Jamaat-i-Islami postpones Islamabad march after PM appeal but keeps protest
Jamaat-i-Islami leaders in Multan agreed on Tuesday to pause their long march to Islamabad following a request from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Decision made during press conference
Party chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced the postponement at a press event in Multan after receiving a phone call from the prime minister. The leaders agreed to meet once the prime minister returns from his official visit to the United States.
Protest camps remain active
The party stated it will not abandon its sit-in or long march against the petroleum levy while waiting for government relief. Officials emphasized that written assurances regarding economic support are required before any changes to the protest strategy.
Government offers specific relief
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the party chief that the government is providing aid to economically vulnerable and middle-income segments. The prime minister indicated that further consultations would continue after their scheduled meeting regarding the issue.
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