Jamaat-e-Islami’s Chief Sirajul Haq called the recent election Pakistan’s worst, urging unity to bolster democracy. He announced protests in Peshawar on Feb 23 and a “Save Democracy Conference” in Islamabad on Feb 25. Haq demanded the Election Commissioner’s resignation, vouched for a rigging investigation, and rejected calls for a national government. He criticized past election flaws, voiced concern over international perceptions, and lamented rising fuel prices. Haq pledged Jamaat-e-Islami’s unwavering commitment to uphold people’s rights and the rule of law.