Lahore, In a sharp critique of the newly announced budget, Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeemur Rahman has claimed that the fiscal plan disproportionately burdens the salaried class while failing to address broader economic inequities. His statement reflects deep dissatisfaction with the government’s fiscal strategies and its interactions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

According to Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeemur Rahman expressed his concerns on Social Media X, stating that the budget lacks provisions to alleviate the financial pressures on employees, laborers, and the deprived classes. He criticized the absence of wage increases in the private sector and the impending rise in income taxes, which he argues will further strain the middle class without offering substantial relief or addressing the root causes of economic disparity.

The statement also questioned the effectiveness of Pakistan’s continued cooperation with the IMF, suggesting that the financial strategies dictated by the fund have repeatedly failed to improve the nation’s economic situation. Rahman argued that the budget reflects a continuation of policies that favor the elite and burden the middle class, without challenging the structural issues that perpetuate inequality.

Furthermore, he highlighted the issue of large landowners not being included in the tax net, a longstanding contention point that he believes contributes to fiscal injustice. The critique extended to the role of finance ministers and their foreign ties, suggesting a conflict of interest that does not serve the national interest.

Hafiz Naeemur Rahman called for a reevaluation of Pakistan’s costly electricity contracts and urged the government to adopt a more people-centric approach in its financial and economic policies. His demand for a review of the terms negotiated with the IMF underscores a broader call for reforms that prioritize national and public interests over external pressures.