JI Amir stresses for Grand National Dialogue to end toxic polarization in the country

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Siraj-ul-Haq has said that Grand National Dialogue is needed to end toxic polarization in the country, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Monday.

He said Jamaat-e-Islami will successfully bring all the political parties to the table after February 8 so that the foundations of a stable Pakistan can be laid by ending hatred.

Addressing an election rally in his constituency NA-6 in Lowe Der, he said that differences among individuals lead to the diversity and development of society.

“Insults and violence cause the current chaos and division, which has taken a terrible shape in the last few years.”

He said the ruling parties played a key role in widening the political and social divide and JI will end it. Provincial Assembly candidate Sahibzada Yaqub Khan was also present on this occasion.

Siraj stressed the need for a 40-year economic plan given the growing population. He said that while JI has given a five-year revolutionary plan in the election manifesto, it has also explained all the basic points that the country needs for the long term.

“If we are elected, we will ensure the implementation of the manifesto.”

He said that for the education of women and girls, Jamaat-e-Islami will build the best universities at the level of every division; primary education will be developed on modern lines, and girls' education will be made compulsory.

“Attention will be given to the improvement of railway infrastructure, and innovation in the energy sector, by eliminating electricity theft and line losses and the same bills will be sent to the citizens according to the cost of electricity. Unduly imposed on the people by governments, it is subservience to IMF policies, we will eliminate usury from the economy and lead the country to the goal of self-reliance.”

Siraj said that the country's population is currently 250million, which will be doubled in the next two to three decades.

“According to the needs of the population, it is the responsibility of the state to provide other basic needs including food, education and health, which the previous rulers never fulfilled. Currently, three and a half million children are out of school, 70% of the population does not have access to clean water, the entire health system is in disarray, the weak do not get justice, the law is not being implemented, and corruption is common.”

He said the previous rulers were involved in corrupt practices and the accountability institutions have been made a joke.

“Jamaat-e-Islami's homework is complete to solve all these problems, people will vote on the scales on February 8, and they will be successful and start their journey towards bright and prosperous Pakistan.”