Countrywide agitation if govt fails to implement agreement: JI

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has issued a stern warning if the government does not adhere to the agreement made with the party, caravans from all over the country will march towards Islamabad for protest.

Speaking to the media, JI Naib Amir of Jamaat e Islami (JI) Liaquat Baloch expressed dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the recent sit-in stating while negotiations and agreements have been made, the rulers often make decisions under external pressure.

He revealed that a task force has been established for the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) which is expected to submit its findings within a month.

Baloch emphasised if the government fails to implement the agreement the next phase of their protest will involve a nationwide mobilisation towards the capital.

Praising Arshad Nadeem who won a gold medal for Pakistan in the Paris Olympics Baloch welcomed him back to the country highlighting that his success demonstrates the immense potential of Pakistani youth. He urged the government to invest on sports beyond cricket to nurture such talent. On the subject of minority rights Liaquat Baloch reiterated that minorities in Pakistan are respected and have full rights including representation in the assemblies. He emphasised that Islam is a strong advocate for the protection of minority rights and affirmed that no one should be coerced into changing his beliefs.