--- title: "Jamaat-e-Islami chief announces protests and potential long march to Islamabad" description: "Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced protests in multiple cities and the potential for a long march to Islamabad. Minute Mirror focused on the preparation for the long march in response to rising public issues, while Hum News English highlighted the scale of the protests (150 cities) and specifically mentioned the petroleum levy as the cause, noting the warning of a march to Islamabad if demands are not met." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15653-ji-chief-hafiz-naeem-announces-sit-ins-at-150-locations site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Jamaat-e-Islami chief announces protests and potential long march to Islamabad pakistan · updated 24 Oct 2026, 5:13 AM PKT · 21–24 Oct 2026 · 24 articles from 10 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 23 Oct 2026 — Jamaat-e-Islami chief announces protests and potential long march to Islamabad (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced protests in multiple cities and the potential for a long march to Islamabad. Minute Mirror focused on the preparation for the long march in response to rising public issues, while Hum News English highlighted the scale of the protests (150 cities) and specifically mentioned the petroleum levy as the cause, noting the warning of a march to Islamabad if demands are not met. - **Business Recorder** — [JI launches third phase of its ‘levy protest’](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445661/ji-launches-third-phase-of-its-levy-protest) · 24 Oct 2026, 5:13 AM PKT > KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Friday announced the launch of the third phase of the party’s campaign against the petroleum levy, which he called an “extortion tax” with sit-ins and demonstrations at more than 150 locations across the country. “Our clear demand is the abolition of the petroleum levy. If the government fails to provide relief to the people, we will ... - **Hum News English** — [Hafiz Naeem announces protests in 150 cities, warns of long march to Islamabad over petroleum levy](https://humenglish.com/latest/hafiz-naeem-announces-protests-in-150-cities-warns-of-long-march-to-islamabad-over-petroleum-levy/) · 23 Oct 2026, 4:07 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Friday announced protests and sit-ins in 150 cities across Pakistan against the petroleum levy, warning that the party was preparing a long march to Islamabad if the government failed to provide relief to the public. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Hafiz Naeem said the party was launching the third phase of its campaign against inflat... - **Minute Mirror** — [Hafiz Naeem announces preparations for long march ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/hafiz-naeem-announces-preparations-for-long-march-to-islamabad-649671/) · 23 Oct 2026, 1:54 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced that his party is preparing to stage a long march towards Islamabad to protest against rising public ### 22 Oct 2026 — JI and government to hold talks on petroleum levy and high-level contacts (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami and the government are set to hold talks on Friday regarding the petroleum levy and potential high-level meetings, including with Prime Minister Shehbaz. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets, such as *Daily Times*, emphasized JI's push for fuel price relief and a meeting with the PM, whereas others, like *Dawn*, highlighted the broader goal of arranging high-level contacts. The focus on the abolition of the levy was common, but the weight given to the proposed meeting with the Prime Minister varied slightly. - **Dunya News** — [JI announces nationwide protests against petroleum levy today](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/979175-ji-announces-nationwide-protests-against-petroleum-levy-today) · 23 Oct 2026, 8:34 AM PKT > Hafiz Naeem said the government must abolish the petroleum levy, warning that the party would otherwise march towards Islamabad - **Daily Times** — [Govt-JI talks set for today as party presses for fuel price relief](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1571013/govt-ji-talks-set-for-today-as-party-presses-for-fuel-price-relief/) · 23 Oct 2026, 2:56 AM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has said it will hold talks with the government on Friday regarding its demand to abolish the petroleum levy and on further high-level contacts between them. The committee-level talks were fixed following a telephonic conversation between JI Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, according to a press release issued by […] - **Minute Mirror** — [JI, Government to hold talks on petroleum levy as ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ji-government-to-hold-talks-on-petroleum-levy-as-shehbaz-naeem-meeting-is-planned-649303/) · 22 Oct 2026, 6:28 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and the federal government are scheduled to hold negotiations on Friday to discuss the party’s demand for abolishing the petroleum levy and finalise arrangements for a proposed meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman. - **Dawn** — [JI, govt to hold talks on Friday to work out plan for meeting between PM Shehbaz, Naeem](https://www.dawn.com/news/2039015/ji-govt-to-hold-talks-on-friday-to-work-out-plan-for-meeting-between-pm-shehbaz-naeem) · 22 Oct 2026, 6:18 PM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has said it will hold talks with the government on Friday regarding its demand to abolish the petroleum levy and on further high-level contacts between them. The committee-level talks were fixed following a telephonic conversation between JI Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, according to a press release issued by JI on Thursday. The JI has been dema... - **24 News HD** — [Govt, JI panels to hold talks on petroleum levy](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Oct-2026/govt-ji-panels-hold-talks-petroleum-levy) · 22 Oct 2026, 12:45 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > The negotiations committees of the government and the Jammat-e-Islami will hold talks in Islamabad on Friday (October 23) on the issue of petroleum levy slapped on petrol and diesel, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. ### 21 Oct 2026 — Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Sit-Ins Against Petroleum Levy (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JI) announced a third phase of protests against the petroleum levy, with sit-ins planned in all districts on October 23. Some also noted the government's outreach to JI for talks on the levy ahead of the protests. A few excerpts mentioned Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman's criticism of public spending and Sindh’s education crisis, but this framing was not emphasized in all coverage. - **Daily Times** — [JI announces third wave of anti-levy protests across country](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1570533/ji-announces-third-wave-of-anti-levy-protests-across-country/) · 22 Oct 2026, 10:55 AM PKT > The Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) announced on Wednesday that it will launch the third phase of its nationwide protest movement against the petroleum levy on Friday, with sit-ins planned in all districts across the country, according to a press release by the party. The government currently levies Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol […] - **Hum News English** — [Govt, Jamaat-e-Islami to hold talks on petrol levy abolition on October 23](https://humenglish.com/latest/govt-jamaat-e-islami-to-hold-talks-on-petrol-levy-abolition-on-october-23/) · 22 Oct 2026, 10:35 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal held a telephone conversation with Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Deputy Amir Liaquat Baloch, during which they discussed negotiations over the abolition of the petroleum levy. Baloch said the meeting of the government’s and Jamaat-e-Islami’s negotiating teams had been scheduled for October 23 in Islamabad. He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Jamaat-e-Islami E... - **Geo News** — [Govt approaches JI for fresh talks on petroleum levy ahead of third phase of protest](https://www.geo.tv/latest/687717-govt-approaches-ji-for-fresh-talks-on-petroleum-levy-ahead-of-third-phase-of-protest) · 22 Oct 2026, 9:44 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > This image shows JI delegation meets PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. — APPGovt, JI committees meet Friday to discuss petroleum levy.JI announces third phase of nationwide protests from Oct 23.JI plans sit-ins in all districts against petroleum levy.LAHORE: Federal Minister... - **Dunya News** — [JI to stage countrywide sit-ins against petroleum levy from Oct 23](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/978873-ji-to-stage-countrywide-sitins-against-petroleum-levy-from-oct-23) · 22 Oct 2026, 7:00 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > JI chief says development work in Karachi’s nine towns is proving to be a game changer, calls for greater municipal powers - **Business Recorder** — [JI to launch nationwide sit-ins against PL on 23rd](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445344/ji-to-launch-nationwide-sit-ins-against-pl-on-23rd) · 22 Oct 2026, 5:38 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Wednesday announced 150 sit-ins across Pakistan on October 23 as part of the third phase of the party’s movement against the petroleum levy. He also announced Education Cards for children in Karachi towns under JI’s municipal administration, saying quality education was a basic right of every child and a responsibility of the state. He... - **Pakistan Today** — [JI to launch nationwide sit-ins against petroleum levy from October 23](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/21/ji-to-launch-nationwide-sit-ins-against-petroleum-levy-from-october-23) · 21 Oct 2026, 10:43 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > The party said arrangements for the meeting had been settled but no further contact had been made by the government. - **Minute Mirror** — [JI announces third phase of nationwide protests ag...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ji-announces-third-phase-of-nationwide-protests-against-petroleum-levy-648639/) · 21 Oct 2026, 6:29 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has announced the third phase of its nationwide protest campaign against the petroleum levy, with sit-ins planned in every district on Friday. The decision was taken on the instructions of party chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, who has demanded the complete withdrawal of the levy, arguing that the government should provide relief to people struggling with rising fuel cos... - **Dawn** — [JI announces third wave of anti-levy protests across country on Friday](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038779/ji-announces-third-wave-of-anti-levy-protests-across-country-on-friday) · 21 Oct 2026, 5:51 PM PKT · 97% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) announced on Wednesday that it will launch the third phase of its nationwide protest movement against the petroleum levy on Friday, with sit-ins planned in all districts across the country, according to a press release by the party. The government currently levies Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. On Sept 3, th... - **BOL News** — [JI chief Hafiz Naeem announces sit-ins at 150 locations across Pakistan over petroleum levy](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/ji-chief-hafiz-naeem-announces-sit-ins-at-150-locations-across-pakistan-over-petroleum-levy) · 21 Oct 2026, 5:38 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announces sit-ins at 150 locations across Pakistan over the petroleum levy, while criticizing public spending and Sindh’s education crisis. - **24 News HD** — [Hafiz Naeem announces sit-ins at 150 locations against petroleum levy](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Oct-2026/hafiz-naeem-announces-sit-ins-150-locations-petroleum-levy) · 21 Oct 2026, 3:22 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced sit-ins at 150 locations across the country from Friday to protest against the petroleum levy, reported 24NewsHD TV on Wednesday. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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