Jamaat threatens march on Islamabad over petroleum levy
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Jamaat-e-Islami announces escalation of protests against Pakistan's petroleum levy, transforming peaceful sit-ins into nationwide shutter-down strikes scheduled for 13th Rabiul Awwal. Party leadership, led by Hafiz Naeem, plans indefinite demonstrations outside the Governor House in Quetta starting from the 29th. The movement represents growing public dissent over fuel taxation policies and their economic impact on citizens.
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Jamaat threatens march on Islamabad over petroleum levy
Hafiz Naeem says sit-ins to be converted into shutter-down strike on 13th Rabiul Awwal; party to stage indefinite protest outside Governor House in Quetta from 29th.
