JI Emir Warns Weak Local Governance Hurting Health, Education, Sports Sectors

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JI Emir Warns Weak Local Governance Hurting Health, Education, Sports Sectors

Lahore, December 5 — Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has said that the absence of an effective local government system has severely undermined the country’s health, education and sports sectors, depriving young people of essential opportunities to grow and excel.
Speaking at the inauguration of an artificial-grass sports arena established by Alkhidmat Foundation, Rehman said provincial governments continue to keep all resources under their control while public schools and their playgrounds are either neglected or increasingly falling prey to land grabbers.
He said the government has failed to create pathways for youth development despite their immense potential in education, technology and sports. “When playgrounds are active, hospitals remain empty,” he remarked, adding that the lack of sports promotion, especially the dismantling of institutional sports in the past, had caused long-term damage.
Rehman called for a comprehensive and integrated national sports policy to revive healthy and competitive activities across the country. He said sports competitions between schools, colleges and universities should be regularly organised to create a constructive and competitive environment in society.
The JI chief also highlighted his party’s efforts to fill the gaps left by the state. He said Alkhidmat Foundation’s Z-Connect programme has been launched to equip young people with modern education, technology training, sports facilities and character-building initiatives.
He noted that Alkhudmat led earlier initiative, Bano Qabil, has already registered 1.1 million boys and girls, prompting the JI and its charity to expand youth-focused programmes under Z-Connect. Future plans include providing interest-free loans for small businesses and creating employment opportunities for young people, he said.
Referring to the recent Badal Do Nizam public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman said the JI is pursuing a nationwide struggle to replace the decaying system that exploits ordinary citizens. “Where we criticise, we also continue lighting our own lamps by offering opportunities to the youth,” he said, reaffirming the party's commitment to building a great Pakistan with the support of its younger generation.
Alkhidmat Pakistan Vice President Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Mangat also addressed the ceremony.