The Jamat-e-Islami’s (JI) sit-in against exorbitant electricity bills and inflation has entered its fifth day, with talks between the government and the party at a stalemate. Hafiz Naeem-led party had put forth a list of ten demands aimed at alleviating public grievances, while the government announced the formation of a technical committee to find a way forward. The party has emphasised that it will not back down on its demands. Sources within JI claimed that the government team had requested time for consultation, but no response has been forthcoming. The party has also demanded that any agreement reached should be signed by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to ensure its implementation. With no progress made in the talks, the next round of negotiations is expected to begin today. Meanwhile, the sit-in entered fifth day, with party workers and supporters gathered in large numbers, demanding action from the government to address their grievances.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan