Lahore: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Engineer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has stated that public resistance has opened the door for a reduction in per-unit electricity prices. He welcomed reports of price cuts, calling them a positive development.Expressing his views on social media platform X, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said that initially, the government was unwilling to negotiate with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). However, due to Jamaat-e-Islami's persistent efforts, the government was compelled to review agreements, resulting in savings of hundreds of billions for the national treasury.He emphasized that electricity prices should be determined based on the average production cost and demanded the removal of all additional taxes from electricity bills. He further stressed that the government must also reduce the oppressive tax rates on salaries.Reaffirming Jamaat-e-Islami's commitment, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman vowed that the party would continue its peaceful political struggle to secure the rights of the peop le.