Overview
- Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman announced protests across Pakistan on Dec. 21 to oppose Punjab's local government law.
- Addressing a Lahore demonstration on Dec. 7, he termed the measure a "black law" that erodes the rights of cities and union councils.
- He said Jamaat-e-Islami will pursue a legal challenge against the legislation.
- He alleged that feudal and dynastic parties have captured the political system and exert influence within the judiciary.
- He demanded full devolution to local governments, including powers for tehsil administrations, and criticized rulers for self-promotional plaques on public works.