--- title: "Jamaat-e-Islami vows to continue protest until petrol levy is abolished" description: "Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami's leader, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, stated the party would not abandon its right to march on Islamabad until the Petroleum Levy is abolished. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts emphasizing the continuation of the protest campaign. Business Recorder added a brief reference to the protest campaign's warning, while Dawn used slightly more concise phrasing but conveyed the same core message." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9162-ji-announces-islamabad-march-on-september-20 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Jamaat-e-Islami vows to continue protest until petrol levy is abolished pakistan · updated 25 Sep 2026, 12:03 AM PKT · 16–25 Sep 2026 · 68 articles from 16 outlets over 9 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Sep 2026 — Jamaat-e-Islami vows to continue protest until petrol levy is abolished (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami's leader, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, stated the party would not abandon its right to march on Islamabad until the Petroleum Levy is abolished. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts emphasizing the continuation of the protest campaign. Business Recorder added a brief reference to the protest campaign's warning, while Dawn used slightly more concise phrasing but conveyed the same core message. - **Daily Times** — [JI to decide on long march after meeting with PM Shehbaz](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557809/ji-to-decide-on-long-march-after-meeting-with-pm-shehbaz/) · 25 Sep 2026, 12:03 AM PKT > Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman says the party will decide on its long march after meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He said JI will resume the march if the government fails to provide relief on the petroleum levy. Read More: JI puts off long march on PM’s request as govt cuts fuel prices Addressing […] - **ARY News (English)** — [JI to decide on long march after meeting with PM Shehbaz over levy relief](https://arynews.tv/ji-to-decide-on-long-march-after-meeting-with-pm-shehbaz-over-levy-relief) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:56 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Addressing party workers in Lahore, Hafiz Naeem said JI had not deviated from the strategy it had adopted so far... - **Dawn** — [JI keeps long march option open over petrol levy](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032216/ji-keeps-long-march-option-open-over-petrol-levy) · 24 Sep 2026, 8:42 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Jamaat-i-Isl­ami has declared that its long march for a massive reduction in petroleum prices remains alive, as its chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said the party would not give up its right to march on Islamabad until the petroleum levy was abolished. Addressing a news conference on Wednesday, the JI chief warn­­ed that the protest campaign would be expanded if the government failed ... - **Business Recorder** — [JI will not give up its right until the PL is abolished: Naeem](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440909/ji-will-not-give-up-its-right-until-the-pl-is-abolished-naeem) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:56 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced that his party will not give up its right to march on Islamabad until the Petroleum Levy (PL) is abolished, warning that its protest campaign will be expanded if the government fails to provide relief to inflation-hit masses. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, the JI chief said the long march had been paused... ### 23 Sep 2026 — Jamaat-i-Islami postpones long march at PM's request (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) postponed its long march until the first week of October at the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as stated by JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman. Both excerpts led with the postponement and the government’s role in the decision, with the Daily Times additionally noting the government’s cut in fuel prices as a related development. - **Business Recorder** — [JI postpones ‘long march’ in response to PM’s appeal](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440779/ji-postpones-long-march-in-response-to-pms-appeal) · 23 Sep 2026, 6:14 AM PKT > MULTAN: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said on Tuesday that the party had postponed its long march until the first week of October at the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while making it clear that its protest campaign would continue. Addressing a press conference in Multan, Hafiz Naeem said the JI was raising issues concerning the basic problems faced by the public and... - **The Nation** — [JI halts train march towards Islamabad on PM’s request](https://www.nation.com.pk/23-Sep-2026/ji-halts-train-march-towards-islamabad-pm-s-request) · 23 Sep 2026, 4:40 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Multan - Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Tuesday announced that his JI party had postponed the next phase of its march on Islamabad and would remain present in Multan until a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. - **Daily Times** — [JI puts off long march on PM’s request as govt cuts fuel prices](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557010/ji-puts-off-long-march-on-pms-request-as-govt-cuts-fuel-prices/) · 23 Sep 2026, 3:52 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said on Tuesday that the party had postponed its long march until the first week of October at the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while making it clear that its protest campaign would continue. Addressing a press conference in Multan, Hafiz Naeem said the JI was raising issues […] ### 22 Sep 2026 — PM Shehbaz requests Jamaat-e-Islami to delay protest march against petroleum levy (15 outlets) > Most outlets led with the Prime Minister’s request for Jamaat-e-Islami to postpone its planned long march against the petroleum levy. Some also noted the party’s conditional response, including Hafiz Naeemur Rehman’s statement that the protest would continue but be delayed until a meeting with the PM. A few outlets, like Aaj News and Daily Pakistan, highlighted government assurances of relief as a key factor in the potential postponement. Overall, the framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on the protest’s continuation or suspension. - **ARY News (English)** — [Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman holds off long march after PM’s request, sit-Ins to continue](https://arynews.tv/hafiz-naeem-ur-rehman-holds-off-long-march-after-pms-request-sit-ins-to-continue) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:42 PM PKT > Hafiz Naeem told the prime minister that the JI had been protesting against the “levy” for the past one-and-a-half months and would.... - **Daily Times** — [JI considers postponing Islamabad sit-in after govt assurance](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1556685/ji-considers-postponing-islamabad-sit-in-after-govt-assurance/) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:24 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman to postpone its planned Islamabad sit-in. The prime minister made the request during a telephone conversation on Tuesday, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. Naeem said JI was considering the proposal after receiving assurances about relief for people. Shehbaz said the government was […] - **Aaj News (English)** — [JI postpones long march until first week of October at PM’s request](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473479/ji-postpones-long-march-until-first-week-of-october-at-pms-request) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:13 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has decided to postpone its long march against the petroleum levy until the first week of October at the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. JI Amir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman made the announcement while speaking to the media in Multan. The JI chief had been leading a march to Islamabad by train to protest the petroleum levy. The participants reached Multan after departing ... - **ProPakistani** — [Jamaat-e-Islami Delays Long March Against Petroleum Levy](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/22/jamaat-e-islami-delays-long-march-against-petroleum-levy/) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:07 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced that the party is postponing its long march for a few days at the… Read More - **Abb Takk News** — [JI postpones Islamabad march, awaits talks with PM Shehbaz](https://abbtakk.tv/ji-postpones-islamabad-march-awaits-talks-with-pm-shehbaz/) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:02 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > MULTAN: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday announced that the party had deferred the next phase of its Islamabad march and would remain in Multan until talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Speaking at a press conference, Hafiz Naeem said the prime minister had contacted him by telephone... - **Geo News** — [JI postpones Islamabad long march, stays in Multan until meeting with PM Shehbaz](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683162-ji-postpones-islamabad-long-march-stays-in-multan-until-meeting-with-pm-shehbaz) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:49 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addresses the press conference in Multan on September 22, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsJamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday said the party has postponed the next phase of its march on Islamabad and would remain in Multan... - **Hum News English** — [Hafiz Naeem announces to defer JI long march after talks with PM](https://humenglish.com/latest/hafiz-naeem-announces-to-defer-ji-long-march-after-talks-with-pm/) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:32 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > MULTAN: Jamaat-e-Islami chief chief Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday announced that the party would defer its long march towards Islamabad until October, after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asked him to postpone the protest and offered talks on the petroleum levy. The decision came after the JI chief held a telephone conversation with the prime minister, who is currently in New York to attend the Unit... - **24 News HD** — [JI announces postponement of long march after PM's request](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Sep-2026/ji-announces-postponement-long-march-pm-s-request) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:28 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced that the party is postponing its long march for a few days following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s request, as the party seeks talks with the government on public relief, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Business Recorder** — [JI considering postponing sit-in, Naeem tells PM after govt assures relief: PMO](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440671/ji-considering-postponing-sit-in-naeem-tells-pm-after-govt-assures-relief-pmo) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:20 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday spoke by telephone with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman and urged him to postpone the party’s planned sit-in in Islamabad, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. The prime minister said the government was providing relief on petroleum products to the economically vulnerable and middle-income segments amid the prevailing difficult circum... - **Dunya News** — [JI postpones long march until first week of October](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/974111-ji-postpones-long-march-until-first-week-of-october) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:18 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Hafiz Naeem said the JI was raising issues concerning the basic problems faced by the public and accused the government of using petrol prices and tax collection to conceal corruption - **Dawn** — [JI vows 'not to abandon' long march plans, but will wait for meeting with PM Shehbaz](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031832/ji-vows-not-to-abandon-long-march-plans-but-will-wait-for-meeting-with-pm-shehbaz) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:17 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Tuesday said that while the party would not back off from its protest against the petroleum levy, it would wait for a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before proceeding with a long march to Islamabad. Rehman, along with other party leaders, announced the decision during a press conference in Multan, where his caravan arrived on Monday... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Jamaat-e-Islami postpones Islamabad march against petroleum levy](https://pakobserver.net/jamaat-e-islami-postpones-islamabad-march-against-petroleum-levy/) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:16 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JIP) postponed its planned march to Islamabad against the petroleum levy following a request from Prime… - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM contacts JI Amir, urges postponement of Islamabad sit-in](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-contacts-ji-amir-urges-postponement-of-islamabad-sit-in/) · 22 Sep 2026, 3:09 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, held a telephonic conversation with Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Amir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman and urged him to postpone his party’s planned sit-in in Islamabad. The prime minister said the government was providing relief on petroleum products to economically vulnerable and middle-class segments of society in these difficult circums... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Jamaat-e-Islami’s Protest faces Possible Delay after PM Shehbaz offers Major Relief](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/22-Sep-2026/jamaat-e-islamis-protest-faces-possible-delay-after-pm-shehbaz-offers-major-relief) · 22 Sep 2026, 2:41 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Jamaat-e-Islami’s planned march towards Islamabad entered a new phase after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally contacted JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman and asked him to postpone the protest following an offer of talks and public relief. The telephone conversation came as the JI’s protest train reached Multan, with the party moving closer to […] - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz asks Hafiz Naeem to delay long march](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-asks-hafiz-naeem-to-delay-long-march-633510/) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:27 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has contacted Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman and requested him ### 21 Sep 2026 — Jamaat-i-Islami launches train march against petroleum levy (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported on the ongoing train march by Jamaat-i-Islami against the petroleum levy, highlighting the movement's progress and Hafiz Naeemur Rehman's calls for its withdrawal. Several excerpts noted the logistical challenges, such as delays in train movement, and the continued momentum of the protest. While most coverage emphasized the protest's continuation and key locations like Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Multan, a few also mentioned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's offer for talks. The framing remained largely consistent, with no significant differences in emphasis across the excerpts. - **The Nation** — [JI train march against petroleum levy, inflation continues](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Sep-2026/ji-train-march-petroleum-levy-inflation-continues) · 22 Sep 2026, 6:08 AM PKT > HYDERABAD - Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday questioned a delay in the train scheduled to take his caravan from Sukkur to Multan, with him later departing on the “second phase” of his party’s protest march to Islamabad. - **Geo News** — [PM offers talks on petroleum levy as JI march arrives in Multan](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683104-pm-offers-talks-on-petroleum-levy-as-ji-march-arrives-in-multan) · 22 Sep 2026, 5:41 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The Jamaat-e-Islami party chief Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman waves to supporters as he starts a 'train march' towards the country's capital Islamabad against the increased petroleum levy, rising fuel prices and inflation, at a railway station in Karachi on September 20, 2026. —... - **Dunya News** — [In call from New York, PM urges Hafiz Naeem to postpone long march](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/974040-in-call-from-new-york-pm-urges-hafiz-naeem-to-postpone-long-march) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:30 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > PM said he was ready for a meaningful discussion with the JI on the petroleum levy and assured Hafiz Naeem that he would meet him upon his return from New York - **24 News HD** — [JI movement gaining momentum against petroleum levy, Hafiz Naeem says](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Sep-2026/ji-movement-gaining-momentum-petroleum-levy-hafiz-naeem-says) · 22 Sep 2026, 1:08 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said the party’s movement against inflation and the petroleum levy is gaining momentum and Multan is set to be the next stop of the train march, reported 24NewsHD TV. - **Hum News English** — [JI train march reaches Rahim Yar Khan as Hafiz Naeem demands levy withdrawal](https://humenglish.com/latest/ji-train-march-reaches-rahim-yar-khan-as-hafiz-naeem-demands-levy-withdrawal/) · 21 Sep 2026, 8:52 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-i-Islami’s (JI) train march against the petroleum levy reached Rahim Yar Khan on Monday as party chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said negotiations with the government were continuing but the protest would proceed if no agreement was reached. The train march, which began from Karachi on Sunday, is scheduled to reach Multan on Monday night, marking the completion of its first phase. ... - **Minute Mirror** — [JI chief questions train delay as protest march pa...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ji-chief-questions-train-delay-as-protest-march-pauses-in-sukkur-633317/) · 21 Sep 2026, 7:11 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to withdraw the - **Dawn** — [JI chief questions train delay as march comes to a pause at Sukkur](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031594/ji-chief-questions-train-delay-as-march-comes-to-a-pause-at-sukkur) · 21 Sep 2026, 5:56 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > HYDERABAD: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday said it was time Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put his foot down and withdrew the petroleum levy to provide “much-needed relief” to people, while questioning the delay in the train scheduled to take the party’s march towards Multan. The JI launched a protest “march” towards Islamabad on Sunday, departing Karachi by train and r... ### 20 Sep 2026 — Jamaat-e-Islami launches march from Karachi to Islamabad against petroleum levy (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) began its march from Karachi to Islamabad, led by Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, in protest against the petroleum levy. Several emphasized the march as a continuation of a month-long protest and noted warnings that the movement could expand if demands are not met. A few, including Hum News English and Daily Times, highlighted Hafiz Naeem’s remarks that the protest could escalate into a movement to remove the government. The framing of the march varied slightly, with some outlets referring to it as a “Super Long March” or “Super Train March,” while others used more general terms like “protest march.” - **Daily Times** — [JI kicks off ‘long march’ towards Islamabad against petroleum levy](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555964/ji-kicks-off-long-march-towards-islamabad-against-petroleum-levy/) · 21 Sep 2026, 5:29 AM PKT > Jamaat-i-Islami launched its protest march towards Islamabad on Sunday, with party chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warning that if the government failed to abolish the petroleum levy, the protest could turn into one to oust the government. In the morning, Naeem addressed JI supporters at Karachi’s Cantonment Station before departing for Islamabad by train. As per […] - **Business Recorder** — [JI’s ‘Super Train March’ for Islamabad begins](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440419/jis-super-train-march-for-islamabad-begins) · 21 Sep 2026, 4:32 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) central chief, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman led a “Super Train March” from Karachi to Islamabad on Sunday, marking a major phase of the party’s month-long protest against the petroleum levy, which it calls an “extortion tax”, and agreements with independent power producers (IPPs). Thousands of JI workers and supporters gathered at Karachi Cantt Railway Station to see off t... - **The Nation** — [JI begins protest march towards Islamabad against petroleum levy](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Sep-2026/ji-begins-protest-march-towards-islamabad-petroleum-levy) · 21 Sep 2026, 4:02 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI - The Karachi-to-Islamabad Super Train March led by Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman against petroleum levy, extortion tax and cruel agreements with IPPs began from Karachi Cantt Station, here on Sunday. - **Minute Mirror** — [JI launches Islamabad march against petroleum levy](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ji-launches-islamabad-march-against-petroleum-levy-633051/) · 21 Sep 2026, 1:27 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has launched a protest march towards Islamabad against the petroleum levy, with party chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman - **Dunya News** — [JI launches protest march from Karachi to Islamabad against petroleum levy](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973805-ji-launches-protest-march-from-karachi-to-islamabad-against-petroleum-) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:19 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami has launched its train march from Karachi to Islamabad against the petroleum levy, with Hafiz Naeem warning of an expanded protest if demands are not met. - **Geo News** — [JI kicks off long march towards Islamabad against petroleum levy](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682873-ji-kicks-off-long-march-towards-islamabad-against-petroleum-levy) · 20 Sep 2026, 1:22 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addresses party workers at Cantt Station, Karachi, on September 20, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsHafiz Naeem says government fails to provide relief.JI march to reach Islamabad on September 23 and 24.Five rounds of JI-govt negotiations fail... - **Dawn** — [JI launches 'train march' towards Islamabad against petroleum levy](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031346/ji-launches-train-march-towards-islamabad-against-petroleum-levy) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:58 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > The Jamaat-i-Islami launched its protest march towards Islamabad on Sunday, with party Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warning that if the government failed to abolish the petroleum levy, the JI’s protest could turn into one to oust the government. Naeem was addressing JI supporters at Karachi’s Cantonment Station before departing for Islamabad. The JI has been holding nationwide protests against fue... - **Aaj News (English)** — [JI’s Islamabad march begins today over petroleum levy](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473158/jis-islamabad-march-begins-today-over-petroleum-levy) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:54 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that the party’s protest will continue as long as the petroleum levy remains in place, saying the protest’s scope would be expanded further until relief is provided to the public. The JI has announced that its Islamabad long march will begin on Sunday, with party convoys travelling by train arriving in Lahore from Karachi and Multan. Fr... - **Hum News English** — [JI’s ‘Super Long March’ kicks off from Karachi](https://humenglish.com/latest/jis-super-long-march-kicks-off-from-karachi/) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:27 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday led the party's “Super Long March” from Karachi against the petroleum levy, warning that the protest could turn into a movement to oust the government if the levy was not abolished. The march began with a public rally at Karachi Cantonment Railway Station, from where the Rahman Baba Express was scheduled to depart for the next l... - **24 News HD** — [JI’s Super Long March to Islamabad begins from Karachi](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Sep-2026/ji-s-super-long-march-islamabad-begins-karachi) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:26 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami’s “Super Long March” towards Islamabad began from Karachi today, with party chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman leading a train carrying party workers, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday. ### 19 Sep 2026 — Jamaat-e-Islami announces march against petroleum levy (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman announced a march against the petroleum levy beginning from Karachi on Sunday. Several also noted the party’s demand for the levy’s abolition and its refusal to cancel the march unless the government complies. Dawn and Business Recorder emphasized the party’s firm stance, stating it would not call off the march unless the levy is scrapped. A few outlets, including ARY News (English), mentioned the conclusion of a related sit-in in Karachi. - **ARY News (English)** — [Jamaat-e-Islami calls off Karachi sit-in](https://arynews.tv/jamaat-e-islami-calls-off-karachi-sit-in) · 20 Sep 2026, 10:14 AM PKT > The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced the end of its sit-in outside the Governor House in Karachi, which was held against inflation and in demand for the withdrawal of the petroleum levy. - **Minute Mirror** — [Jamaat-e-Islami to begin Islamabad long march by t...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/jamaat-e-islami-to-begin-islamabad-long-march-by-train-today-632656/) · 20 Sep 2026, 10:07 AM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced that the party will begin its long march towards - **The Nation** — [JI links long march to withdrawal of petroleum levy](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Sep-2026/ji-links-long-march-withdrawal-petroleum-levy) · 20 Sep 2026, 7:03 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE - Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday said his party would launch a long march on Sunday (today) if the government failed to abolish the petroleum levy, as negotiations between the two sides continued in an effort to avert the planned protest. - **Business Recorder** — [JI won’t call off its march until the levy is scrapped: Naeem](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440306/ji-wont-call-off-its-march-until-the-levy-is-scrapped-naeem) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:20 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Ameer of the Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman,said on Saturday the JI would not call off its Islamabad march unless the government abolished the petroleum levy, while announcing that caravans from across the country would begin moving towards the federal capital from Sunday. “If the rulers cannot abolish the levy, we cannot call off our march,” he said at a press conf... - **Dunya News** — [JI begins long march on Islamabad today: Hafiz Naeem](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973716-ji-begins-long-march-on-islamabad-today-hafiz-naeem) · 20 Sep 2026, 12:27 AM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > JI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announces a long march from today, demanding petroleum levy abolition and greater relief for citizens. - **Dawn** — ['No turning back': Jamaat-i-Islami digs its heels in over Islamabad march](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031146/no-turning-back-jamaat-i-islami-digs-its-heels-in-over-islamabad-march) · 19 Sep 2026, 7:03 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami dug its heels in on Saturday over its planned Islamabad march, refusing to call it off unless the government abolishes the petroleum levy, with party chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announcing that protest caravans from across the country would begin moving toward the capital on Sunday. The government levies Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on... - **Daily Times** — [JI to launch Karachi march against petroleum levy](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555338/ji-to-launch-karachi-march-against-petroleum-levy/) · 19 Sep 2026, 6:19 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced a march against the petroleum levy. He said the march will begin from Karachi on Sunday. The announcement came during a press conference in Lahore. Rehman demanded that the government abolish the petroleum levy instead of offering relief packages. He said current measures failed to address the wider financial […] - **Abb Takk News** — [JI to launch Karachi march against petroleum levy on Sunday](https://abbtakk.tv/ji-to-launch-karachi-march-against-petroleum-levy-on-sunday/) · 19 Sep 2026, 6:09 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced that his party will launch a protest march from Karachi on Sunday against the petroleum levy, intensifying its campaign for the withdrawal of the additional fuel charge. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore on Saturday, Hafiz Naeem said the government... - **24 News HD** — [JI to begin march from Karachi on Sunday against petroleum levy: Hafiz Naeem](https://www.24newshd.tv/19-Sep-2026/ji-begin-march-karachi-sunday-petroleum-levy-hafiz-naeem) · 19 Sep 2026, 5:26 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced that the party’s march against the petroleum levy will begin from Karachi on Sunday, as it steps up its campaign demanding an end to the levy. - **Hum News English** — [JI to begin march from Karachi on Sunday against petroleum levy, says Hafiz Naeem](https://humenglish.com/latest/ji-to-begin-march-from-karachi-on-sunday-against-petroleum-levy-says-hafiz-naeem/) · 19 Sep 2026, 2:25 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced that the party’s march against the petroleum levy will begin from Karachi on Sunday, as it steps up its campaign demanding an end to the levy.. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Rehman said the government should abolish the levy instead of offering what he described as relief packages that failed to address the broader burden... ### 18 Sep 2026 — Jamaat-e-Islami announces march to Islamabad against petroleum levy (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced a long march to Islamabad, scheduled for September 23–24, as part of the party’s campaign against the petroleum levy. Geo News and Hum News English emphasized the timing of the march and JI’s demand to abolish the levy, while Daily Times highlighted JI’s criticism of the government’s relief package and planning. Business Recorder led with the launch of a "train march" from Karachi on September 20. All excerpts noted Hafiz Naeem’s press conference, but only Geo News specifically mentioned that the government had been asked for permission for the Islamabad protest. - **Business Recorder** — [JI set to launch ‘train march’ against PL tomorrow](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440181/ji-set-to-launch-train-march-against-pl-tomorrow) · 19 Sep 2026, 4:35 AM PKT > KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) is set to launch its train march against the petroleum levy on Sunday, September 20, at 10 am from Cantt Railways Station. The march will be led by JI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman to Islamabad, marking a significant escalation in the party’s ongoing protest movement. The announcement came as the JI sit-in outside the Sindh Governor House continued for its 34th day on... - **Daily Times** — [JI announces long march to Islamabad from Sept 23-24](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555113/ji-announces-long-march-to-islamabad-from-sept-23-24/) · 19 Sep 2026, 2:48 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has criticised the recent increase in petroleum prices, saying the government’s Rs26 billion relief package is insufficient and was announced without proper planning or calculations. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Hafiz Naeem said the rising cost of petroleum products had placed the public under severe financial pressure. He […] - **Hum News English** — [JI steps up anti-levy campaign, announces Islamabad arrival date](https://humenglish.com/latest/ji-steps-up-anti-levy-campaign-announces-islamabad-arrival-date/) · 18 Sep 2026, 5:21 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Friday said the party would reach Islamabad between September 23 and 24 as part of its campaign against the petroleum levy, urging the government to abolish the levy and stop increasing petroleum prices. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Rehman said that committees had been formed to organise the party’s march on the federa... - **Geo News** — [JI's long march to reach Islamabad on Sept 23-24, says Hafiz Naeem](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682594-jis-long-march-to-reach-islamabad-on-sept-23-24-says-hafiz-naeem) · 18 Sep 2026, 1:26 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-i-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman addresses a press conference in Islamabad, September 18, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsGovt asked for permission for Islamabad protest: JI chief.JI's only demand is to abolish petroleum levy: Hafiz Naeem.Hafiz Naeem terms govt's... ### 17 Sep 2026 — Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Islamabad March for Mid-September (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) announced a march to Islamabad, with the date given as September 20 by The Nation and as September 23–24 by Geo News. Geo News also noted that JI’s chief, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, mentioned seeking government permission for the protest and reiterated the party’s demand, though the specific demand was not fully quoted. The Nation emphasized the failure of four rounds of negotiations, while Geo News provided additional context on the press conference and the request for permission. - **The Nation** — [JI announces Islamabad march on September 20](https://www.nation.com.pk/18-Sep-2026/ji-announces-islamabad-march-september-20) · 18 Sep 2026, 11:19 AM PKT > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced that the party will march towards Islamabad on September 20, saying the government has failed to accept its demands despite four rounds of negotiations. - **Minute Mirror** — [Jamaat-e-Islami to hold long March against Petrole...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/jamaat-e-islami-to-hold-long-march-against-petroleum-levy-hafiz-naeem-631443/) · 17 Sep 2026, 5:21 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that the party’s long march against the petroleum levy ### 16 Sep 2026 — JI announces Islamabad march on Sept 20 (1 outlet) - **Minute Mirror** — [JI announces Islamabad march on Sept 20](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ji-announces-islamabad-march-on-sept-20-630938/) · 16 Sep 2026, 3:23 PM PKT > Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced that the party will march towards Islamabad on September 20, warning that the government must address public demands as negotiations over rising fuel prices and petroleum levies continue. 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