Hafiz Naeem Islamabad Long March Announced After PM Meeting.

ISLAMABAD — October 27, 2026 — Hafiz Naeem Islamabad Long March will formally proceed in mid-November to press the federal government for immediate relief on petroleum prices and the complete abolition of the petroleum levy, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman announced on Tuesday.

High-Stakes PM Meeting and Final Warning on Islamabad March

Addressing a press conference in the federal capital immediately after meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Jamaat-e-Islami chief clarified that the planned march would no longer be postponed under any circumstances. He stated that while the government requested an additional seven to ten days to finalize a public relief mechanism, the party’s mobilization remains active and focused on reaching Islamabad by mid-November.

“We will not postpone the Islamabad march this time. The government must establish a concrete system to abolish the petroleum levy before our march begins,” Hafiz Naeem declared. He emphasized that the financial burden of the levy is being unfairly borne by the middle class and underprivileged segments of society.

Demands for Petroleum Levy Abolition and Economic Relief

During the press conference, Hafiz Naeem revealed details of the dialogue held with the Prime Minister regarding economic relief measures:

Petroleum Levy Removal: The JI chief reiterated that temporary relief packages are insufficient and urged the government to dismantle what he termed as “levy extortion” on fuel products.
Government Stance vs. JI Demand: While the administration agreed to expand relief on petroleum products through phased price reductions, Jamaat-e-Islami insists on a complete waiver of the levy.
Potential Sit-ins: Hafiz Naeem warned that party workers are fully prepared to take to the streets and stage extended sit-ins in the capital if the government fails to announce a comprehensive relief package prior to the protest.

Impact of Street Protests and Criticism of the Ruling Coalition

Credit for recent reductions in fuel prices was attributed directly to public pressure generated by Jamaat-e-Islami’s protest campaigns. Hafiz Naeem asserted that had his party not launched nationwide demonstrations, the government would have increased the petroleum levy from Rs 80 to Rs 160 per liter instead of providing relief.

Addressing political queries regarding negotiations with the current administration, the JI leader defended his engagement with the government despite opposition claims regarding electoral mandates. “You have to dialogue with whoever holds authority. Regardless of whether they govern through Form 47 or Form 48, talks must be conducted with the sitting administration. When a plane is hijacked, negotiations are naturally held with those in control,” he noted, reiterating that pressure on the government will be intensified until full relief is delivered to the public.