Jamaat-e-Islami Stages Protest Against High Electricity Bills, Taxes

Sun Sep 29 2024
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KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Sunday staged protest demonstrations across 13 major highways in Karachi against the high electricity bills, taxes and the monopoly of electric providers in the city.

The main rally was held on the Malir Kala Board main National Highway, where JI Karachi Ameer Munim Zafar Khan addressed the gathering.

Khan, during his speech, criticized Israel for its recent missile attack that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and highlighted the strength of Hamas, stating that on October 7, Hamas had badly defeated Israel.

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He went on to say that Israel could not withstand the power of Hamas’ fighters, emphasizing that Israel is targeting innocent Muslims in Gaza, Palestine and has now extended its attacks to Lebanon.

He also announced a solidarity rally on Faisal Street on October 6, to show support for Gaza and Lebanon.

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