JI chief announces countrywide protests against 'extortionary' petroleum levy on Friday

Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced nationwide protests against the government's 'extortionary' petroleum levy, citing high taxes on petrol and diesel, misuse of climate support levy funds, and rising energy prices. The protests are scheduled for Friday, July 10, with demands for lower petrol prices and government action on energy infrastructure and regional disputes.