KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan’s Amir, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, has fiercely opposed the government’s proposed constitutional amendment that would enable it to influence the appointment of the Chief Justice.
He declared on Monday that JI stands firmly against the move, deeming it a direct attack on the independence of the judiciary.
During a press briefing, Rehman condemned the government’s plan as a grave insult to the country’s judicial system.
Shifting focus to Karachi, he also highlighted the city’s decaying infrastructure, particularly its broken roads and inadequate sewage system, which, he noted, had worsened significantly after the recent heavy rains.
Rehman blamed rampant corruption within the Sindh government for these failures, claiming, “Corruption permeates every level of the system, and yet, no one is held accountable.”
He called for a fair allocation of resources, insisting that Karachi’s wealth should first benefit the province of Sindh. Rehman argued that when citizens’ rights are ignored, societal problems grow, and only an equitable justice system could address the city’s long-standing grievances.
The JI leader also criticized widespread white-collar crimes, focusing on the so-called “electric mafia,” whom he accused of using loopholes in the legal system to avoid accountability. “These criminals are protected, and after committing serious offenses, they exploit legal procedures to escape justice,” he lamented.
Turning to the recent local elections, Rehman accused MQM Pakistan of being awarded 17 seats despite not securing victories at any polling stations, suggesting this was the result of electoral fraud. He further accused the ruling party of interfering with ballot boxes during the recounting of by-elections.
Rehman also addressed the ongoing protests by Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), urging the party to delay their demonstrations and proposing a meeting with former Prime Minister Imran Khan to discuss the current political situation.
Additionally, Rehman mentioned that the government had canceled contracts with five Independent Power Producers (IPPs), suggesting this would likely lead to further controversy. Jamaat-e-Islami, he assured, will continue to oppose any unconstitutional actions and remain committed to advocating for the rights of Sindh’s citizens.
