Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman

Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Khi

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Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman is an engineer and holds the title of Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Khi. He rose to become central president of the student organisation Islami Jamiat Talaba. He studied civil engineering at NED University and works for a private company related to water treatment.

Early life and background

Rehman was born in Hyderabad, Sindh. His parents migrated from India when Pakistan was created, and his family's connection in India is to Aligarh. His father first settled in Bahawalpur and then moved to Hyderabad. [1]

Rehman had four brothers and three sisters. His father worked hard to educate all of his children. His brothers became doctors, and he became an engineer. He completed matriculation in Hyderabad, and his family moved to Karachi after that. [1]

Education

Rehman completed intermediate at Pakistan Shipowners College in Karachi. He then studied civil engineering at NED University. He also completed an MA in Islamic History at Karachi University. [1]

Student politics

Rehman says that in 1988, while at college, he saw friends active in Islami Jamiat Talaba. He says he later joined the student organisation after meeting its students and became part of it. He says his entry into student politics came through people he met, which he regards as God's doing. He says his father admired Maulana Syed Abul Ala Maududi and had an affiliation with Jamaat-e-Islami. [1]

Rehman also held Jamiat responsibilities in Karachi. He says Islami Jamiat Talaba was founded in 1947 and has elected its central president every year since. He says that none of the parties that claim to uphold democracy restored student union elections. [1]

Rehman says NED University expelled him and other students. He says students questioned why transport services were being run down and buses reduced. He says he and the students took their case to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and he took part in Supreme Court of Pakistan hearings at that time. He says the students challenged the expulsion and were reinstated. [1]

Career

Rehman works for a private company that is related to water treatment and that designs, engineers and executes water recycling systems. The company is a private limited company with its head office in Lahore. Its plants are built for industries, and its work covers design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and after-sales work. [1]

Views on democracy and local government

Rehman argues that feudalism prevents democracy from working in Pakistan. He says 95 to 98 percent of people depend on their landlord. He argues that parties practising internal democracy avoid dynastic and dictatorial succession. He says the Sindh cabinet passed student union legislation and promised elections, but he asks what will follow. [1]

Rehman says no political party wants local body elections, and most have been held under dictators. He says Jamaat-e-Islami was part of the local government formed in 2013. He says Karachi progressed greatly in four years of a local government whose team delivered strongly. He says powers that were held in 2001 were taken from them in 2013. [1]

Rehman says provinces receive money from the centre but do not pass powers or funds down to local bodies. He says Karachi's share of that money used to be about 74 to 75 percent. He also says a tax went to Karachi until 2008. [1]

Views on Karachi

Rehman says Karachi residents pay 42% of income tax and that Karachi produces 54% of Pakistan's exports. He says the population is now 52% urban and 48% rural, but the quota remains 40:60. He says Karachi's water, electricity, infrastructure and road problems are all tied to ownership. [1]

On water, Rehman says Karachi needs about 1,600 million gallons of water a day and currently receives about 550 million gallons a day. He says Karachi's water comes mainly from Kenjhar Lake, with 100 million gallons a day from the Hub River. He says 1% of the Darya-e-Sindh water is written down for Karachi, and that the K4 project was abandoned after three years of work and about 25 billion rupees of spending. [1]

On electricity, Rehman says a large part of Karachi's population faces 7.5 hours of load shedding at present. He says Jamaat-e-Islami takes part in every NEPRA hearing and that he often attends himself. He says about 42 billion rupees in clawback money owed to Karachi residents has not been returned, and that Zardari paid liabilities of 50 billion rupees from taxpayers' money. [1]

On transport and policing, Rehman says the Karachi circular railway operated until 1999 and became Pakistan Railway's most successful and profitable project. He says a Chinese bank was ready to provide US$538 million on 40-year deferred payment. He says police need more authority, along with checks and balances. [1]

Rehman asked people in Karachi to support Jamaat-e-Islami. He said Jamaat would do its share of the work and more. [1]

Views on Pakistan and young people

Rehman says he sees Pakistan positively, because God has given it great strength. He says youth make up 65% of Pakistan's population and should be used well. He advises young people to start reading and go into more depth. [1]

Timeline

1988
Saw friends active in Islami Jamiat Talaba while at college[1]

Appearances

DateTitleWhere
2022-05-27 Who really destroyed Karachi? Thought Behind Things

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman?

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman is an engineer who holds the title of Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Khi. He rose to become central president of Islami Jamiat Talaba. He works for a private company related to water treatment.[1]

What does Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman do?

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman works for a private company that is related to water treatment. The company designs, engineers and executes water recycling systems. He also holds the title of Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Khi.[1]

Where did Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman study?

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman completed intermediate at Pakistan Shipowners College in Karachi. He studied civil engineering at NED University. He also completed an MA in Islamic History at Karachi University.[1]

Where is Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman from?

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman was born in Hyderabad, Sindh. His parents migrated from India when Pakistan was created, and his family later moved to Karachi.[1]

What company does Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman work for?

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman works for a private limited company related to water treatment, with its head office in Lahore. Its plants are built for industries. Its work covers design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and after-sales work.[1]

What is Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman known for?

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman is known as the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Khi. He also rose to become central president of Islami Jamiat Talaba.[1]

How did Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman enter student politics?

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman says that in 1988, while at college, he saw friends active in Islami Jamiat Talaba. He says he later joined the student organisation after meeting its students and became part of it.[1]

Was Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman expelled from university?

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman says NED University expelled him and other students. He says the students challenged the expulsion and were reinstated.[1]

References

  1. Who really destroyed Karachi? . Thought Behind Things , 2022-05-27.
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  1. He holds the title of Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Khi. Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Khi - Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman
  2. He was born in Hyderabad, Sindh. Main Hyderabad, Sindh mein paida hua.
  3. His parents migrated from India when Pakistan was created. Hamare walidain Hindustan se hijrat karke aaye the jab Pakistan qaim hua
  4. His family's connection in India is to Aligarh. Aligarh se ta'alluq hai.
  5. His father first settled in Bahawalpur and then moved to Hyderabad. Pehle hamare walid sahab Bahawalpur mein settle hue aur phir uske baad Hyderabad aa gaye.
  6. He had four brothers and three sisters. Hum chaar bhai, teen behnein thi
  7. His father worked hard to educate all of his children. hamare walid sahab ne mehnat ki, hum sab ko padhaya
  8. His brothers became doctors, and he became an engineer. Hamare bhai doctors bane, main engineer ban gaya
  9. He completed matriculation in Hyderabad. Hyderabad se maine matric kiya
  10. His family moved to Karachi after he completed matriculation. Uske baad hamari family shift ho gayi yahan Karachi.
  11. He completed intermediate at Pakistan Shipowners College in Karachi. Pakistan Shipowners College ek hai Karachi mein. Wahan se maine intermediate kiya
  12. He studied civil engineering at NED University. NED University mein maine Civil Engineering ki
  13. He completed an MA in Islamic History at Karachi University. maine ek MA bhi kiya Islamic History mein Karachi University se
  14. He works for a private company that is related to water treatment. ek private company hai jo water treatment se related hai
  15. The company is a private limited company with its head office in Lahore. Iska head office jo hai woh Lahore mein hai aur yeh private limited company hai
  16. The company's plants are built for industries. Industries. For industries. Industries mein karte hain.
  17. The company covers design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and after-sales work. Design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, after sales.
  18. He works at a company that designs, engineers and executes water recycling systems. main is company mein kaam karta hun woh recycling ki ki design engineering and execution karti hai
  19. He says that in 1988, while at college, he saw friends active in Islami Jamiat Talaba. Basically yaani 1988 ki baat hai yeh. Main college mein tha aur wahan par maine Islami Jamiat Talaba ke apne kuch doston ko dekha ke woh usme kaam karte hain
  20. He says he later joined the student organisation after meeting its students and became part of it. phir mujhe jab students mile toh main unke saath maine join kiya aur karte karte phir main iska part banta chala gaya
  21. He says his entry into student politics came through people he met, which he regards as God's doing. Bas yeh Allah ki taraf se tha. Ke mujhe aise log mil gaye.
  22. He says his father admired Maulana Syed Abul Ala Maududi and had an affiliation with Jamaat-e-Islami. mere walid sahab chunke Maulana Syed Abul Ala Maududi Rahmatullah Alaih ko woh bahut pasand karte the, unko padhte the aur unka ek affiliation Jamaat ke saath tha
  23. He rose to become central president of Islami Jamiat Talaba. zimmedariyan lagti chali gayi Jamiat mein, main central president tak ban gaya
  24. He also held Jamiat responsibilities in Karachi. main central president tak ban gaya, Karachi ka bhi raha
  25. He says Islami Jamiat Talaba was founded in 1947 and has elected its central president every year since. Yaani 1947 mein Pakistan ke qayam ke baad bani hai aur aaj tak koi saal aisa nahi hai jab uska central president ka intekhab na hota ho
  26. He says that none of the parties that claim to uphold democracy restored student union elections. jamhooriyat ka naam lene wali tamaam hi parties aakar chali gayi aur kisi ne bhi student union ke election ko bahal nahi kiya
  27. He says NED University expelled him and other students. NED University se humein expel kar diya gaya
  28. He says students questioned why transport services were being run down and buses reduced. humne baat ki ke hamare jo jo hamara transport ka system hai woh kyun aap usko kharab karte chale ja rahe hain aur hamari bussein kyun kam ho rahi hain
  29. He says he and the students took their case to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Hum Supreme Court of Pakistan chale gaye
  30. He took part in Supreme Court of Pakistan hearings at that time. Main Supreme Court of Pakistan mein us waqt hearings mein shareek raha
  31. He says the students challenged the expulsion and were reinstated. Baharhaal humne challenge kiya, hum bahal hue
  32. He says the Sindh cabinet passed student union legislation and promised elections, but he asks what will follow. unhone isko pass kiya hai apni cabinet se aur kaha hai ke hum karayenge lekin uske baad kya hoga?
  33. He argues that parties practising internal democracy avoid dynastic and dictatorial succession. agar party ke andar democracy hogi toh jab process aage badhega toh phir khandan wasiyat virasat pe toh nahi chalega ya dictatorship pe nahi chalega
  34. He says no political party wants local body elections, and most have been held under dictators. Local bodies ke election koi political party nahi karana chahti. Aap dekh lein history uthakar dekh lein. Yeh zyada tar dictators ke zamane mein hue hain
  35. He says Jamaat-e-Islami was part of the local government formed in 2013. jo 2013 mein local apna jo government bani thi toh usme Jamaat-e-Islami bhi part thi
  36. He says Karachi progressed greatly in four years of a local government whose team delivered strongly. jab Naimatullah Khan sahab the toh unke saath team ne bahut zabardast deliver kiya aur char saal mein Karachi kahan se kahan pahunch gaya
  37. He argues that feudalism prevents democracy from working in Pakistan. Feudal system hai. Feudal system ke hote hue jamhooriyat kaise chalegi?
  38. He says 95 to 98 percent of people depend on their landlord. 100% nahi toh 98% ya 95% log dependent hote hain apne wadere ke
  39. He says provinces receive money from the centre but do not pass powers or funds down to local bodies. soobe jo hai woh local bodies ko ikhtiyarat nahi dete. Neeche muntakil nahi karte
  40. He says Karachi's share of that money used to be about 74 to 75 percent. Us paison se Karachi ka hissa ban jata tha taqreeban 74-75% tak ban jata tha
  41. He says powers that were held in 2001 were taken from them in 2013. 2013 mein ye ikhtiyarat humse chhine. Jo 2001 ke ikhtiyarat the
  42. He says Jamaat-e-Islami takes part in every NEPRA hearing and that he often attends himself. Jamaat-e-Islami Nepra ki har hearing mein shareek hoti hai usme aksar mein main khud shareek hota hoon
  43. He says about 42 billion rupees in clawback money owed to Karachi residents has not been returned. 42 arab rupaye ho chuke hain uske Karachi ke shehriyon ke woh clawback ke paise ye log wapas nahi kar rahe hain
  44. He says Zardari paid liabilities of 50 billion rupees from taxpayers' money. us mein 50 billion rupees ki jo liabilities thin woh hamare taxon ke paison se Zardari sahab ne unko unki ada ki
  45. He says a large part of Karachi's population faces 7.5 hours of load shedding at present. Hamare yahan Karachi ki abadi ke ek bade hisse mein is waqt 7.5 ghante ki load shedding hoti hai
  46. He says Karachi needs about 1,600 million gallons of water a day. Ab hamari jo is waqt requirement hai woh hai taqreeban 1600 million gallon per day
  47. He says Karachi currently receives about 550 million gallons of water a day. Humein jo is waqt supply ho raha hai woh 550 million gallon per day ho raha hai
  48. He says Karachi's water comes mainly from Kenjhar Lake, with 100 million gallons a day from the Hub River. Kenjhar Jheel se humein mainly jo hai woh pani hum lete hain. Aur doosra pani 100 million gallon ka lete hain hum Hub River se
  49. He says 1% of the Darya-e-Sindh water is written down for Karachi. Karachi ke liye 1% of the Darya-e-Sindh pani likha hua hai usme
  50. He says Karachi residents pay 42% of income tax. Karachi ke log 42% income tax dete hain
  51. He says Karachi produces 54% of Pakistan's exports. Poore Pakistan ki export ka 54% Karachi karta hai
  52. He says the population is now 52% urban and 48% rural, but the quota remains 40:60. Ab abadi 52-48 ho gayi hai. Shehri 52, dehi 48. Lekin quota wohi 40-60 chal raha hai
  53. He says the K4 project was abandoned after three years of work and about 25 billion rupees of spending. K4 mansooba teen saal ke kaam ke baad 25 arab rupaye kharch karke abandoned kar diya gaya
  54. He says water is being recovered at roughly 70%, 83% and 94% in some places. Taqreeban kahin 70%, kahin 83%, kahin 94% tak recover kar rahe hain pani ko
  55. He says the Karachi circular railway operated until 1999. Circular railway 1999 tak chali hain
  56. He says the Karachi circular railway became Pakistan Railway's most successful and profitable project. Ye Pakistan Railway ka sabse kamyab aur profitable project ban gaya
  57. He says a budget of 4 billion rupees was raised to 42 billion rupees. Humne char arab rupaye ke budget ko 42 arab rupaye tak
  58. He says police need more authority, along with checks and balances. Police ko bhi zara sa ba-ikhtiyar banayein aur police ko check and balance ka nizam bhi banayein
  59. He advises young people to start reading and go into more depth. Main youth se bas ek baat zarur kehta hoon ke yaar thoda sa padhna shuru karo aur detail mein jao
  60. He says he sees Pakistan positively, because God has given it great strength. Mujhe Pakistan accha nazar aata hai. Pakistan ko Allah Taala ne badi taqat di hai
  61. He says youth make up 65% of Pakistan's population and should be used well. is youth ko utilize kar le jo 65% of the population hai
  62. He asked people in Karachi to support Jamaat-e-Islami. Karachi mein aap Jamaat-e-Islami ko support karein
  63. He said Jamaat would do its share of the work and more. Jo hamare hisse ka kaam hai hum karenge aur usse zyada karenge
  64. He says they eventually went and sat at the Sindh Assembly. phir bilakhir hum Sindh Assembly pe jaake baith gaye
  65. He says a tax went to Karachi until 2008. ek in lieu of or try ke naam se ek tax hota hai jo 2008 tak Karachi ko milta tha
  66. He says a Chinese bank was ready to provide US$538 million on 40-year deferred payment. 538 million dollar ka 40 saal ki defer payment pe wo China ka bank bhi taiyar ho gaya
  67. He says they asked that the mayor be made chairman of the Karachi chapter of Sindh Solid Waste Management, and it was done. Sindh Solid Waste Management ka bhi Karachi chapter ka chairman humne kaha ke mayor ko banayein. Unhone bana diya.
  68. He says they told them that all transport falls under the mayor. Humne unse yehi kaha ke bhai poori transport mayor ke tahet hai
  69. He says Karachi's water, electricity, infrastructure and road problems are all tied to ownership. Ek to Karachi ke pani ka masla ho, bijli ka ho, infrastructure ka ho, sadkon ka ho, har cheez ka taalluq ownership se hai