JI to hold talks with government; wheel-jam strike warning
By The BriefBrief
Jamaat-i-Islami’s chief said formal negotiations with the government will begin on Monday. He warned the party will launch a nationwide “wheel-jam” strike if the administration delays approving public demands for economic relief, while protests will continue alongside negotiations.
WHO:Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief
WHAT:Announced government-JI negotiations starting Monday and warned of a nationwide “wheel-jam” strike if economic-relief demands are delayed
WHEN:Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM ET
WHERE:Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY:The warning is tied to the administration’s timing for approving public demands for economic relief.
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