Hafiz Naeemur Rehman
Coverage of Hafiz Naeemur Rehman in the Nexus archive.
- An architect of JI’s organisational strength
Ameerul Azeem, secretary general of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Pakistan, passed away after a political career spanning over five decades. His funeral was attended by senior JI leaders and political figures. Azeem played a key role in shaping the party's organizational structure and mentored generations of activists.
- JI to form Kashmir peace jirga to facilitate dialogue between govt, JAAC
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) plans to form a Kashmir peace jirga to mediate between the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government and the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to restore stability. A committee led by JI Deputy Emir Liaqat Baloch will oversee the initiative, which includes engaging civil society and former officials to resolve issues like the AJK Legislative Assembly's reserved seats through dialogue.
- JI chief announces countrywide protests against 'extortionary' petroleum levy on Friday
Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced nationwide protests against the government's 'extortionary' petroleum levy, citing high taxes on petrol and diesel, misuse of climate support levy funds, and rising energy prices. The protests are scheduled for Friday, July 10, with demands for lower petrol prices and government action on energy infrastructure and regional disputes.
- Dialogue only solution to AJK crisis, govt should avoid use of force: JI chief
Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman urged the government to resolve the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) crisis through dialogue, avoiding force and engaging with the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). JI emphasized mediation to prevent unrest and warned against actions that could benefit India's propaganda on the Kashmir issue.