JI chief threatens Islamabad march over petrol taxes

SCREENGRABJamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday demanded the restoration of student unions and the withdrawal of additional taxes and levies on petrol, warning that his party would march towards Islamabad if the government failed to provide relief to the public.Addressing a ceremony at the University of Karachi, Naeem said student unions played a vital role in promoting democratic values, healthy political debate and leadership among young people.On fuel….

He said petrol prices could fall to Rs200 per litre if taxes were reduced and international prices improved.University of Karachi Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Waseem Qazi said approximately 47,000 students were enrolled at the institution, but its fleet had remained at 33 buses for eight years, serving around 3,300 students.

Annual diesel expenses had risen from Rs60 million to Rs120 million, he added.

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