Karachi: The sit-in organised by Jamaat-i-Islami against the petroleum levy and excessive taxation continued outside the Sindh Governor House for the 14th consecutive day, here on Saturday, where the party's women's wing held a Seerat-un-Nabi conference attended by a large number of women from across the city.The conference was also addressed by JI women leaders and representatives, including Karachi deputy nazima Sumayya Asim, blogger and writer Afshan Naveed, Sabuh Talat, Tasneem Karim, Rubina Amir, Rehana Afroz and Saboor Fatima. JI women's wing Karachi nazima Javedan Faheem was also present.Addressing the conference, JI Karachi chief Monem Zafar said that the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) required Muslims to raise their voice against the oppressive conduct of rulers and stand up for people facing injustice.He said love for the Prophet (PBUH) meant following his example and living in accordance with his teachings, adding that unjust taxation was also contrary to Islamic principles.He said that the government was collecting Rs130 per litre in taxes and levies on petrol, placing an unfair burden on the public. He said the JI had taken up the issues of ordinary citizens and was fighting the case of the country's 250 million people.'We are determined to continue our struggle and force oppressive rulers to bow before the will of the people,' he said.He said JI Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman had announced a countrywide shutter-down strike on Sept 3 against the petroleum levy and other taxes. Hafiz Naeem, he added, would visit the protest camp on Sept 1 and address a traders' convention.He highlighted that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had set the best example for humanity in every sphere of life and had accorded women rights and dignity, including inheritance rights. He criticised Pakistan's political and economic system, saying that the country had remained under the control of a privileged elite for decades.He also criticised government expenditure and policies relating to power producers, saying that while independent power producers received billions of rupees, consumers continued to face high electricity prices.Sumayya Asim said that raising one's voice for truth and against oppression was essential to following the Prophet's teachings, particularly in defending those suffering from hardship and injustice.Afshan Naveed said the Prophet's life and teachings should not be confined to the month of Rabiul Awwal but should guide Muslims in every aspect of life. She said standing with oppressed people and speaking for the poor was consistent with the spirit of Seerat-un-Nabi.Other speakers criticised what they described as unjust policies and growing social inequality, and urged rulers to adopt the principles of compassion, justice and mercy exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).