It is pathetic to see such people such supporting Fazlu. By supporting Fazlu, they are compromising their stand on human rights, freedom and jusctice.
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It is pathetic to see such people such supporting Fazlu. By supporting Fazlu, they are compromising their stand on human rights, freedom and jusctice.
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Its the same old cliches from losers about the PTI.Maybe you need to come up with some better than this rubbish. Your crooks have failed and you cant take it.
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They have supported every crook they can find, what stand on human rights are we talking about?
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Completely missing the point there buddy.
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I am happy to miss the point from a guy that supports an opposition that is led by Diesel Fazlu and thinks that Ch Nisar and Dadu Charger are talented.
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Diesel? They choose diesel as the leader? Unbelievable
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LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Senator Sirajul Haq on Friday ruled out the possibility of joining opposition’s protest campaign against the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying the people have already tested the parties and had no trust in them.
He said the so-called mainstream political parties supported every move of the government in the past two years and this time too they do not pose any threat to the rulers.
The Pakistan Democratic Movement, an alliance of over 11 opposition parties, has announced a schedule of public gatherings in the next couple of months to dislodge the ‘selected’ PTI government.
The JI chief said though PML-N, PPP and the military rulers have left no stone unturned to damage the institutions for establishing their personal rule, yet PTI broke all previous records of bad governance.
The JI believed there was no difference between major opposition parties and those ruling the country, he said while addressing a press conference on the occasion of joining the JI by a Sialkot-based politician Hafiz Khawar Mirza along with his supporters at Mansoora.
Siraj said people had fully recognised the agents of the status quo and were no more ready to give them any other chance.
He said the entire politics of Jamat-e-Islami revolved around the objective of transforming Pakistan into a real Islamic Welfare State. The JI, Siraj said, is set to launch a full-fledged campaign against inflation and interest-based economy.
A committee has already formed to chalk out plans for public rallies and organise the masses to bring real change in the country, he said.
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He said the so-called mainstream political parties supported every move of the government in the past two years and this time too they do not pose any threat to the rulers.
The Pakistan Democratic Movement, an alliance of over 11 opposition parties, has announced a schedule of public gatherings in the next couple of months to dislodge the ‘selected’ PTI government.
The JI chief said though PML-N, PPP and the military rulers have left no stone unturned to damage the institutions for establishing their personal rule, yet PTI broke all previous records of bad governance.
The JI believed there was no difference between major opposition parties and those ruling the country, he said while addressing a press conference on the occasion of joining the JI by a Sialkot-based politician Hafiz Khawar Mirza along with his supporters at Mansoora.
Siraj said people had fully recognised the agents of the status quo and were no more ready to give them any other chance.
He said the entire politics of Jamat-e-Islami revolved around the objective of transforming Pakistan into a real Islamic Welfare State. The JI, Siraj said, is set to launch a full-fledged campaign against inflation and interest-based economy.
A committee has already formed to chalk out plans for public rallies and organise the masses to bring real change in the country, he said.
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Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry, citing fears of a second wave of coronavirus, on Saturday 'advised' Opposition parties to postpone their scheduled political rallies and sit-ins till next year.
It may be recalled that the Opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Moment (PDM) has announced rallies across the country against the PTI government. The first rally of the PDM will be held on October 16 in Gujranwala.
The federal minister, in a tweet, noted that the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) has issued new SOPs in view of the second wave of coronavirus and had asked for restrictions on weddings and other large gatherings.
Advising the opposition to postpone their movement till next year, Chaudhry further said that political parties should show responsibility and postpone their rallies in order to mitigate the loss of lives feared due to the ongoing pandemic.
While the science and technology minister, who is known for his dry wit, may only have been half serious when tweeting his advice, the Punjab health minister has sounded a very clear warning regarding a worrying resurgence in coronavirus cases.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid has warned that the number of coronavirus cases has registered a worrying increase over the last week.
In a statement, Rashid said that non-compliance with prevention SOPs could lead to disastrous outcomes and that precautionary measures in educational institutions should be strictly enforced.
Read more: No one can steal the public's right to elect their representatives: Maryam Nawaz
Noting that public gatherings are banned all over the world due to coronavirus, Rashid said that while the health department has prepared new preventive measures, the general public should still avoid gathering unnecessarily.
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It may be recalled that the Opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Moment (PDM) has announced rallies across the country against the PTI government. The first rally of the PDM will be held on October 16 in Gujranwala.
The federal minister, in a tweet, noted that the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) has issued new SOPs in view of the second wave of coronavirus and had asked for restrictions on weddings and other large gatherings.
Advising the opposition to postpone their movement till next year, Chaudhry further said that political parties should show responsibility and postpone their rallies in order to mitigate the loss of lives feared due to the ongoing pandemic.
While the science and technology minister, who is known for his dry wit, may only have been half serious when tweeting his advice, the Punjab health minister has sounded a very clear warning regarding a worrying resurgence in coronavirus cases.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid has warned that the number of coronavirus cases has registered a worrying increase over the last week.
In a statement, Rashid said that non-compliance with prevention SOPs could lead to disastrous outcomes and that precautionary measures in educational institutions should be strictly enforced.
Read more: No one can steal the public's right to elect their representatives: Maryam Nawaz
Noting that public gatherings are banned all over the world due to coronavirus, Rashid said that while the health department has prepared new preventive measures, the general public should still avoid gathering unnecessarily.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Having Fazlur Rehman to head the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakistanDemocraticMovement?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakistanDemocraticMovement</a> (PDM) is like having Dracula manage the blood bank! I suspect the motley group of political opportunists that is the PDM will eventually breakup under the strain of its inherent contradictions. <a href="https://t.co/uKOZ83Ta1k">https://t.co/uKOZ83Ta1k</a></p>— Dr Claude Rakisits (@ClaudeRakisits) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClaudeRakisits/status/1315025997620637702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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So the whole plan of these crooks is to get some Madrassah kids killed so that NS, AZ and Diesel dont have to answer for their crimes against a poor country.
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Afghan Interim Ambassador Sardar Ahmad Jan Shakib on Saturday extended an invitation to JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to visit Afghanistan, party spokesperson Aslam Ghauri said.
Shakib arrived at the Islamabad residence of Rehman where the two held a detailed meeting, he added.
According to Ghauri, the envoy conveyed a special message of the Afghan government to Rehman.
“The interim Ambassador of Afghanistan invited Maulana Fazlur Rehman to visit Afghanistan on behalf of the government of Afghanistan. The two leaders also discussed Pak-Afghan relations,” he said.
It is pertinent to mention that relations between the two countries have been sour after a rise in the terror attacks in Pakistan.
Pakistan blames the outlawed TTP for the attacks targetting military personnel and civilians across the country.
The government had been demanding the Afghan interim government take swift action against the perpetrators of the cross-border attacks in Pakistan and handover over outlawed TTP leadership allegedly based in Afghanistan.
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Shakib arrived at the Islamabad residence of Rehman where the two held a detailed meeting, he added.
According to Ghauri, the envoy conveyed a special message of the Afghan government to Rehman.
“The interim Ambassador of Afghanistan invited Maulana Fazlur Rehman to visit Afghanistan on behalf of the government of Afghanistan. The two leaders also discussed Pak-Afghan relations,” he said.
It is pertinent to mention that relations between the two countries have been sour after a rise in the terror attacks in Pakistan.
Pakistan blames the outlawed TTP for the attacks targetting military personnel and civilians across the country.
The government had been demanding the Afghan interim government take swift action against the perpetrators of the cross-border attacks in Pakistan and handover over outlawed TTP leadership allegedly based in Afghanistan.
Source: AAJ News
Afghan envoy meets JUI-F’s Fazlur Rehman at his residence
Party says its chief was invited to visit Afghanistan
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He is the father of the Taliban.
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He can't win his own seat. The chances are that in any free and fair election his party won't win a single seat
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JUI-F chief reportedly meets Afghan Taliban chief in Kandahar
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), met with the Afghan Taliban chief in Kandahar on Wednesday in a first known meeting between any Pakistani leader and reclusive Taliban supreme leader.
There was no official confirmation from either side about the reported meeting but sources told The Express Tribune that the JUI-F chief was scheduled to meet Hibatullah Akundzada during his visit to Kabul. Several reports including from Afghan journalists quoting unnamed Taliban officials confirmed the meeting.
Despite repeated attempts, the JUI-F spokesperson, who otherwise had been giving regular updates about Fazl’s engagements in Afghanistan, could not be reached.
The Afghan Taliban chief rarely meets leaders from outside. This was the only second known meeting he held with any foreign leader following his interaction with the Qatari prime minister last year.
The meeting could be a turning point in the bilateral ties between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government. The two governments are at loggerheads over the issue of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Sources familiar with the development said Maulana Fazl was given a brief and talking points about Pakistan’s stance before he travelled to Afghanistan. Sources said that the JUI-F chief was told to convey a clear message to the Taliban chief that Kabul had to choose between Pakistan and the TTP.
Fazl was also told to inform the Taliban chief that without a resolution of the TTP problem, the bilateral relationship between the two countries could not move forward.
The Afghan Taliban government has so far not given any indication to take on the TTP. In fact, Fazl was told during meeting with the Afghan interim prime minister that the TTP was an internal problem of Pakistan and it should find a solution from within.
One source who deals with Afghan matters said that if this was an attitude of the Taliban government then there won’t be any breakthrough.
The source said that the Taliban government was well aware that the TTP and its leadership were in Afghanistan. They have “sanctuaries” and this was also corroborated by the UN and other countries, according to sources.
The JUI-F chief wanted to travel to Kabul to congratulate the Afghan Taliban for their return to power in August 2021 but he could not due to various reasons.
Sources, nevertheless, claimed that the Afghan Taliban, earlier, were not keen to extend him the invitation. Since Pakistan virtually severed high-level contacts with the Kabul regime, the Afghan Taliban decided to invite Maulana Fazl to share their perspective on the TTP and other issues.
Officials are sceptical about any major breakthrough because of the close links between the Afghan Taliban and the TTP. The visit may lower the temperature between the two sides but the prospects of any major headway are slim, according to sources.
Pakistani policymakers would now be waiting for the JUI-F chief’s briefing on his return to know what exactly transpired in his meeting with the Taliban supreme leader.
Some observers see the meeting as a last-ditch effort to sort out the issue of TTP.
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), met with the Afghan Taliban chief in Kandahar on Wednesday in a first known meeting between any Pakistani leader and reclusive Taliban supreme leader.
There was no official confirmation from either side about the reported meeting but sources told The Express Tribune that the JUI-F chief was scheduled to meet Hibatullah Akundzada during his visit to Kabul. Several reports including from Afghan journalists quoting unnamed Taliban officials confirmed the meeting.
Despite repeated attempts, the JUI-F spokesperson, who otherwise had been giving regular updates about Fazl’s engagements in Afghanistan, could not be reached.
The Afghan Taliban chief rarely meets leaders from outside. This was the only second known meeting he held with any foreign leader following his interaction with the Qatari prime minister last year.
The meeting could be a turning point in the bilateral ties between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government. The two governments are at loggerheads over the issue of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Sources familiar with the development said Maulana Fazl was given a brief and talking points about Pakistan’s stance before he travelled to Afghanistan. Sources said that the JUI-F chief was told to convey a clear message to the Taliban chief that Kabul had to choose between Pakistan and the TTP.
Fazl was also told to inform the Taliban chief that without a resolution of the TTP problem, the bilateral relationship between the two countries could not move forward.
The Afghan Taliban government has so far not given any indication to take on the TTP. In fact, Fazl was told during meeting with the Afghan interim prime minister that the TTP was an internal problem of Pakistan and it should find a solution from within.
One source who deals with Afghan matters said that if this was an attitude of the Taliban government then there won’t be any breakthrough.
The source said that the Taliban government was well aware that the TTP and its leadership were in Afghanistan. They have “sanctuaries” and this was also corroborated by the UN and other countries, according to sources.
The JUI-F chief wanted to travel to Kabul to congratulate the Afghan Taliban for their return to power in August 2021 but he could not due to various reasons.
Sources, nevertheless, claimed that the Afghan Taliban, earlier, were not keen to extend him the invitation. Since Pakistan virtually severed high-level contacts with the Kabul regime, the Afghan Taliban decided to invite Maulana Fazl to share their perspective on the TTP and other issues.
Officials are sceptical about any major breakthrough because of the close links between the Afghan Taliban and the TTP. The visit may lower the temperature between the two sides but the prospects of any major headway are slim, according to sources.
Pakistani policymakers would now be waiting for the JUI-F chief’s briefing on his return to know what exactly transpired in his meeting with the Taliban supreme leader.
Some observers see the meeting as a last-ditch effort to sort out the issue of TTP.
JUI-F chief reportedly meets Afghan Taliban chief in Kandahar | The Express Tribune
Source says Fazl was told in meeting that TTP was internal problem of Pakistan and it should find solution from within
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Maulana arrives in Karachi on eve of PM vote
Despite PML-N dropping hints of ‘good news’, it became evident on Saturday that all efforts to win over JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had fallen flat as he took the high road to Karachi, dashing all hopes of hopping on the bandwagon of the incoming government.
The former ally, unswayed, arrived in Karachi, resolute in his decision to steer clear of the government handcrafted by the PML-N, the PPP and other allied parties in the wake of the February 8 general elections that saw the Maulana tasting humiliating defeat.
The JUI-F emir’s departure came on the eve of the prime ministerial election scheduled for Sunday (today), where PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif is poised to secure the coveted position, a former ally he had supported assume the mantle of the coveted position in 2022.
However, Fazl's party, determined to stay in the opposition trenches, has staunchly rejected the February 8 election results, and is showing no inclination to throw its weight behind the coalition.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman touched down in Karachi for JUI-F Sindh's meeting in Korangi on Sunday (today).
Deputy Secretary Information of JUI Sindh, Maulana Samiul Haq Swati, along with Rashid Mehmood Soomro, the general secretary of the Sindh chapter, and other leaders warmly welcomed the chief for his three-day visit to the metropolis.
Swati disclosed that the "important" meeting will assemble members from all districts of JUI Sindh, where Maulana Fazlur Rehman will deliver a crucial address on the subject of election rigging.
Highlighting the significance of the gathering, Swati mentioned that Maulana Fazlur Rehman will provide instructions to JUI Sindh officials. Additionally, Fazl is slated to conduct a press conference addressing pertinent matters.
The development came hot on the heels of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif's visit to the Maulana's Islamabad residence, seeking support for the upcoming coalition government. JUI-F had earlier abstained during the National Assembly's speaker and deputy speaker voting.
The meeting had taken place a day after PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah's futile attempt to sway Fazl, failing to secure JUI-F's backing for the PML-N-led coalition.
SOURCE: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2458229/maulana-arrives-in-karachi-on-eve-of-pm-vote
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Maulana arrives in Karachi on eve of PM vote
Despite PML-N dropping hints of ‘good news’, it became evident on Saturday that all efforts to win over JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had fallen flat as he took the high road to Karachi, dashing all hopes of hopping on the bandwagon of the incoming government.
The former ally, unswayed, arrived in Karachi, resolute in his decision to steer clear of the government handcrafted by the PML-N, the PPP and other allied parties in the wake of the February 8 general elections that saw the Maulana tasting humiliating defeat.
The JUI-F emir’s departure came on the eve of the prime ministerial election scheduled for Sunday (today), where PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif is poised to secure the coveted position, a former ally he had supported assume the mantle of the coveted position in 2022.
However, Fazl's party, determined to stay in the opposition trenches, has staunchly rejected the February 8 election results, and is showing no inclination to throw its weight behind the coalition.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman touched down in Karachi for JUI-F Sindh's meeting in Korangi on Sunday (today).
Deputy Secretary Information of JUI Sindh, Maulana Samiul Haq Swati, along with Rashid Mehmood Soomro, the general secretary of the Sindh chapter, and other leaders warmly welcomed the chief for his three-day visit to the metropolis.
Swati disclosed that the "important" meeting will assemble members from all districts of JUI Sindh, where Maulana Fazlur Rehman will deliver a crucial address on the subject of election rigging.
Highlighting the significance of the gathering, Swati mentioned that Maulana Fazlur Rehman will provide instructions to JUI Sindh officials. Additionally, Fazl is slated to conduct a press conference addressing pertinent matters.
The development came hot on the heels of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif's visit to the Maulana's Islamabad residence, seeking support for the upcoming coalition government. JUI-F had earlier abstained during the National Assembly's speaker and deputy speaker voting.
The meeting had taken place a day after PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah's futile attempt to sway Fazl, failing to secure JUI-F's backing for the PML-N-led coalition.
SOURCE: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2458229/maulana-arrives-in-karachi-on-eve-of-pm-vote
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I will criticise institutions if they ‘meddle’ in politics: Fazl
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday said a resolution of a Corps Commanders’ Conference could not stop him from criticising the institutions if they continued “interfering” in politics.
A day earlier, the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, presided over by army chief Gen Asim Munir, expressed dismay that some segments of polity and social media were “maligning the armed forces” with “unsubstantiated allegations of interference” in the electoral process.
“When a politician stands against the establishment, the judiciary becomes active. No decision of the judiciary of Pakistan is presented as a precedent in the world. The judiciary has lost its dignity and its decisions have no value,” Fazl maintained while addressing the JUI-F’s lawyers wing in Lahore.
The JUI-F chief claimed that it was in their genetic makeup that could not accept “rigged” elections.
He deplored that politicians had a history of showing weaknesses when it came to democracy.
“I ask the leaderships of the PML-N, PPP and PTI this very question.”
Fazl maintained that in the US, a person who did not recognise its constitution, their citizenship was stripped away.
However, he regretted that in Pakistan, a section was preaching in the country despite not recognising the Constitution.
The JUI-F chief noted that the Constitution of Pakistan was framed when the country was divided into two parts.
He added that at the time of framing the Constitution, the political leaderships of the country proved their broad-mindedness and matureness.
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JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday said a resolution of a Corps Commanders’ Conference could not stop him from criticising the institutions if they continued “interfering” in politics.
A day earlier, the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, presided over by army chief Gen Asim Munir, expressed dismay that some segments of polity and social media were “maligning the armed forces” with “unsubstantiated allegations of interference” in the electoral process.
“When a politician stands against the establishment, the judiciary becomes active. No decision of the judiciary of Pakistan is presented as a precedent in the world. The judiciary has lost its dignity and its decisions have no value,” Fazl maintained while addressing the JUI-F’s lawyers wing in Lahore.
The JUI-F chief claimed that it was in their genetic makeup that could not accept “rigged” elections.
He deplored that politicians had a history of showing weaknesses when it came to democracy.
“I ask the leaderships of the PML-N, PPP and PTI this very question.”
Fazl maintained that in the US, a person who did not recognise its constitution, their citizenship was stripped away.
However, he regretted that in Pakistan, a section was preaching in the country despite not recognising the Constitution.
The JUI-F chief noted that the Constitution of Pakistan was framed when the country was divided into two parts.
He added that at the time of framing the Constitution, the political leaderships of the country proved their broad-mindedness and matureness.
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Fazl asks army to leave merged districts, shun role in politics
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said here on Thursday that the army should leave merged districts and put an end to its role in politics.
He was addressing a big public gathering arranged by JUI-F on Dalazak Road to protest the alleged rigging in February 8 general elections. He subjected military and its political role to harsh criticism.
The JUI-F chief said that army should now leave the merged areas. He said that time was over for expressing sympathy in the garb of military operations. He said that tribesmen were destroyed in the name of restoring peace during 15 years long military operations.
Mr Rehman said that he had been opposing military operations since day one. He said that if he was wrong in opposing military operations then why terrorism and terrorists were still there.
He said that Pakistani government fenced the Pak-Afghan border and claimed that it would stop the movement of terrorists. He alleged that 40,000 people went to Afghanistan to fight there and then returned to Pakistan by destroying the fence.
Responding to the press conference of ISPR director general, Mr Rehman said that the official spoke for about three hours but there was no clarity as to what he was saying. He said that ISPR director general was though giving the impression of addressing someone else, however, at the same time he was trying to respond to his [Mr Rehman] criticism.
“He is saying that army has no role in politics but I want to tell him that Constitution, laws and rules do not allow him to discuss politics,” he said. He added that army men became a subject of criticism when they violated their oath and took part in politics.
“I have been in politics for 45 years. I claim that you have taken part in politics, therefore, you are not soldier of Pakistan and thus do not earn my respect,” said the JUI-F chief. He said that army had no role in creation of Pakistan as it was built by people.
“Your role is in the breakup of the country in 1971 which brought the infamy to this nation,” he said. He added that army should stop taking part in politics role and return to its original role.
Mr Rehman said that his fears regarding the Fata merger had come true. He said that Fata could neither become settled nor remained tribal after its merger with the province.
He said that federal government promised to spend Rs1 trillion on development of the region over a period of a decade, however, in eight years only Rs100 billion was spent in former Fata.
The JUI-F chief said that Pakistani government failed to make a proper statement on the Gaza war. He said that Israel was bombing civilian areas and killing innocent women and children. “More than 40,000 people have been martyred in indiscriminate Israeli bombing of civilian population,” he added.
He said that his party rejected the assemblies and government, which came into existence owing to rigged elections. He also announced a public meeting in Muzzafarghar area of Punjab on June 1.
Other JUI-F leaders including Maualana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Maulana Attaur Rehman, Rashid Mehmood Somroo and Asad Mehmood also addressed the gathering.
SOURCE: DAWN
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said here on Thursday that the army should leave merged districts and put an end to its role in politics.
He was addressing a big public gathering arranged by JUI-F on Dalazak Road to protest the alleged rigging in February 8 general elections. He subjected military and its political role to harsh criticism.
The JUI-F chief said that army should now leave the merged areas. He said that time was over for expressing sympathy in the garb of military operations. He said that tribesmen were destroyed in the name of restoring peace during 15 years long military operations.
Mr Rehman said that he had been opposing military operations since day one. He said that if he was wrong in opposing military operations then why terrorism and terrorists were still there.
He said that Pakistani government fenced the Pak-Afghan border and claimed that it would stop the movement of terrorists. He alleged that 40,000 people went to Afghanistan to fight there and then returned to Pakistan by destroying the fence.
Responding to the press conference of ISPR director general, Mr Rehman said that the official spoke for about three hours but there was no clarity as to what he was saying. He said that ISPR director general was though giving the impression of addressing someone else, however, at the same time he was trying to respond to his [Mr Rehman] criticism.
“He is saying that army has no role in politics but I want to tell him that Constitution, laws and rules do not allow him to discuss politics,” he said. He added that army men became a subject of criticism when they violated their oath and took part in politics.
“I have been in politics for 45 years. I claim that you have taken part in politics, therefore, you are not soldier of Pakistan and thus do not earn my respect,” said the JUI-F chief. He said that army had no role in creation of Pakistan as it was built by people.
“Your role is in the breakup of the country in 1971 which brought the infamy to this nation,” he said. He added that army should stop taking part in politics role and return to its original role.
Mr Rehman said that his fears regarding the Fata merger had come true. He said that Fata could neither become settled nor remained tribal after its merger with the province.
He said that federal government promised to spend Rs1 trillion on development of the region over a period of a decade, however, in eight years only Rs100 billion was spent in former Fata.
The JUI-F chief said that Pakistani government failed to make a proper statement on the Gaza war. He said that Israel was bombing civilian areas and killing innocent women and children. “More than 40,000 people have been martyred in indiscriminate Israeli bombing of civilian population,” he added.
He said that his party rejected the assemblies and government, which came into existence owing to rigged elections. He also announced a public meeting in Muzzafarghar area of Punjab on June 1.
Other JUI-F leaders including Maualana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Maulana Attaur Rehman, Rashid Mehmood Somroo and Asad Mehmood also addressed the gathering.
SOURCE: DAWN
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Fazl hints at joining hands with PTI
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Friday dropped hints about joining hands with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), while insinuating that his party's defeat was engineered due to its refusal to dance to the tunes of powers that be.
Addressing the media upon his arrival in Bhakkar, the JUI-F chief said the constitution must be upheld as he appeared to be expressing his willingness to engage with the PTI."When we sit face to face with PTI, then we will know whether there will be an alliance or not. We have a constitution, and we want it to be implemented," he stated.
However, he clarified his party's narrative stood on its own two feet as it was separate from that of PTI. "Our narrative should not be linked with PTI's narrative.”
Regarding the recent general elections, he asserted that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) holds the primary responsibility.
However, he lamented that the relevant stakeholders were absent from the scene during the crucial polls that saw allegations of rigging in its wake.
"Those who had a role for the election did not play the role, and those who did not have a role played the role," he said.
While expressing qualms about military meddling in electoral affairs, he called for civilian supremacy and greater autonomy for the bureaucracy.Questioning the military's involvement in electoral affairs, Fazl emphasised the need for a political government to effectively govern the country and advocated for the independence of the bureaucracy.
He criticised the dominance of 'electables' in electoral politics, accusing them of perpetuating a vicious cycle of patronage, and alleged that the ‘electables’ were paid to take turns.
Furthermore, he highlighted the allocation of two important positions to his rivals within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to undercut his party’s influence.Accusing both international and local establishments of manipulating governments, the JUI-F chief vowed to resist any attempts to impose external agendas on the country.
"We will not allow the mind to become stagnant to accept what the establishment dictates," he declared.Raising concerns about the concentration of power in certain institutions, he questioned the monopoly of influence in the country and urged for a more balanced distribution of authority.
Regarding the political landscape in Punjab, Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticised the backwardness in mentality and the lack of political relevance. He cited the wheat scandal as an example of manipulation by those entrusted with representing the interests of farmers.
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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Friday dropped hints about joining hands with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), while insinuating that his party's defeat was engineered due to its refusal to dance to the tunes of powers that be.
Addressing the media upon his arrival in Bhakkar, the JUI-F chief said the constitution must be upheld as he appeared to be expressing his willingness to engage with the PTI."When we sit face to face with PTI, then we will know whether there will be an alliance or not. We have a constitution, and we want it to be implemented," he stated.
However, he clarified his party's narrative stood on its own two feet as it was separate from that of PTI. "Our narrative should not be linked with PTI's narrative.”
Regarding the recent general elections, he asserted that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) holds the primary responsibility.
However, he lamented that the relevant stakeholders were absent from the scene during the crucial polls that saw allegations of rigging in its wake.
"Those who had a role for the election did not play the role, and those who did not have a role played the role," he said.
While expressing qualms about military meddling in electoral affairs, he called for civilian supremacy and greater autonomy for the bureaucracy.Questioning the military's involvement in electoral affairs, Fazl emphasised the need for a political government to effectively govern the country and advocated for the independence of the bureaucracy.
He criticised the dominance of 'electables' in electoral politics, accusing them of perpetuating a vicious cycle of patronage, and alleged that the ‘electables’ were paid to take turns.
Furthermore, he highlighted the allocation of two important positions to his rivals within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to undercut his party’s influence.Accusing both international and local establishments of manipulating governments, the JUI-F chief vowed to resist any attempts to impose external agendas on the country.
"We will not allow the mind to become stagnant to accept what the establishment dictates," he declared.Raising concerns about the concentration of power in certain institutions, he questioned the monopoly of influence in the country and urged for a more balanced distribution of authority.
Regarding the political landscape in Punjab, Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticised the backwardness in mentality and the lack of political relevance. He cited the wheat scandal as an example of manipulation by those entrusted with representing the interests of farmers.
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Govt has ‘lost peoples’ trust’, claims Fazl
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has alleged that the public has lost trust in the government, asserting the masses will refuse to pay unjustified and extreme taxes, lamenting that the “heartless state” has abandoned its people.
During a speech at the National Assembly’s budget session on Wednesday, the JUI-F emir accused the state of failing to protect its citizens, alleging that the state “has become heartless, unable to provide security to its people”.
He emphasised the public’s distrust in the government, “The people will not pay taxes because they do not trust you. They know their tax money will not be spent on them but will go to the IMF. Every sector, every income, every business is heavily taxed.”
The JUI-F emir further alleged that diplomatically, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif did not return from China successfully.
“China responded in one clear point, expressing its concerns about political instability and poor security conditions in Pakistan,” he said, referring to the concerns raised by Chinese officials regarding the lack of stability and peace in Pakistan.
He once again criticised the Azm-e-Istehkam Operation stating that military operations being conducted since 2010 have only led to instability. “We have been suffering under the guise of operations since 2010. This is not stability; we are doing this for China.”
“You have dismantled the Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), leaving thousands unemployed. Who did you consult?” he questioned.
Rehman reiterated his advice to the prime minister: “I advised you not to take on this responsibility. You should have expanded the consultation process. When I warned you, you asked what ‘trouble’ meant. Now that you have taken it on, you must face it.”
‘Forced evacuations’
Fazl further condemned the forced evacuations due to military operations, “We conducted operations and asked people to leave their homes. From Swat to North Waziristan, areas were cleared, leading to internal displacement”.
“People were forced to vacate their areas for these operations. Tribal women were sent to deserts, and many places in tribal areas were cleared, forcing people to beg. Their dignity and traditions were harmed,” he protested.
He highlighted the insufficient compensation provided to the displaced, saying, “Victims are given Rs400,000 to rebuild their homes. This amount is not enough to build even a bathroom. It’s a joke.”
The JUI-F chief maintained that instead of cash, the victims are given tokens. He said that for nine months, people have been stranded at the Chaman border. “While we call it the Pak-Afghan border, Afghanistan considers it the Durand Line.”
“People in Chaman have been protesting for nine months. Is this how a country treats its border populations? These people have no alternative employment. Mothers and sisters sold their jewellery, but even that money is gone. Now, they are forced to sell household items. Does the state realise this?”
Later, speaking to the media in the parliament’s corridors, he asserted, “A minority is ruling the country. Even the Pakistan Peoples Party is not part of the government.”
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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has alleged that the public has lost trust in the government, asserting the masses will refuse to pay unjustified and extreme taxes, lamenting that the “heartless state” has abandoned its people.
During a speech at the National Assembly’s budget session on Wednesday, the JUI-F emir accused the state of failing to protect its citizens, alleging that the state “has become heartless, unable to provide security to its people”.
He emphasised the public’s distrust in the government, “The people will not pay taxes because they do not trust you. They know their tax money will not be spent on them but will go to the IMF. Every sector, every income, every business is heavily taxed.”
The JUI-F emir further alleged that diplomatically, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif did not return from China successfully.
“China responded in one clear point, expressing its concerns about political instability and poor security conditions in Pakistan,” he said, referring to the concerns raised by Chinese officials regarding the lack of stability and peace in Pakistan.
He once again criticised the Azm-e-Istehkam Operation stating that military operations being conducted since 2010 have only led to instability. “We have been suffering under the guise of operations since 2010. This is not stability; we are doing this for China.”
“You have dismantled the Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), leaving thousands unemployed. Who did you consult?” he questioned.
Rehman reiterated his advice to the prime minister: “I advised you not to take on this responsibility. You should have expanded the consultation process. When I warned you, you asked what ‘trouble’ meant. Now that you have taken it on, you must face it.”
‘Forced evacuations’
Fazl further condemned the forced evacuations due to military operations, “We conducted operations and asked people to leave their homes. From Swat to North Waziristan, areas were cleared, leading to internal displacement”.
“People were forced to vacate their areas for these operations. Tribal women were sent to deserts, and many places in tribal areas were cleared, forcing people to beg. Their dignity and traditions were harmed,” he protested.
He highlighted the insufficient compensation provided to the displaced, saying, “Victims are given Rs400,000 to rebuild their homes. This amount is not enough to build even a bathroom. It’s a joke.”
The JUI-F chief maintained that instead of cash, the victims are given tokens. He said that for nine months, people have been stranded at the Chaman border. “While we call it the Pak-Afghan border, Afghanistan considers it the Durand Line.”
“People in Chaman have been protesting for nine months. Is this how a country treats its border populations? These people have no alternative employment. Mothers and sisters sold their jewellery, but even that money is gone. Now, they are forced to sell household items. Does the state realise this?”
Later, speaking to the media in the parliament’s corridors, he asserted, “A minority is ruling the country. Even the Pakistan Peoples Party is not part of the government.”
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PM Shehbaz fails to deliver: Fazlur Rehman
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has voiced concerns over the current state of Pakistan’s political and economic situation.
During a recent address, he emphasized the need for maintaining stability in the country’s political system, warning against actions that could further harm it.
The JUI chief critiqued Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s efforts to revive the economy, stating that despite his promises, the desired economic uplift has not been achieved.
He noted that while Shehbaz Sharif attempted to secure support from China, the efforts were hindered by the lack of political stability and peace in Pakistan.
“China pointed out the instability and unrest in our country, which affected the success of these negotiations,” said Fazlur Rehman.
He urged the Prime Minister to acknowledge that the visit to China did not yield the expected results and stressed the importance of appearing strong and united during these challenging times to protect the nation.
In addition to economic concerns, Fazlur Rehman questioned the government’s decision to import large quantities of wheat despite having sufficient reserves in the country. He criticised the move, stating that it led to the unsold wheat of Pakistani farmers, causing unnecessary strain on the local agricultural sector.
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JUI Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman expresses concerns over Pakistan's political and economic instability, criticizing PM Shehbaz Sharif's efforts to revive the economy.
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Rulers alienating S Arabia, China: Fazl
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has criticized the rulers for their flawed policies, which, according to him, have alienated Pakistan's trusted allies.
"Our friends like Saudi Arabia and China no longer trust us. Why is there this trust deficit? It's because of our attempts to please the United States," Fazl said on Sunday while addressing a large public rally in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province.
According to the JUI-F chief, the country's economy is in disarray, and it is also facing setbacks on other fronts due to the rulers' misguided policies.
He noted that India's foreign exchange reserves have surpassed the $500 billion mark, while Pakistan's reserves stand at only $10 billion. He said Afghanistan, despite emerging from a 40-year-long civil war, has also a more stable currency than the Pakistani Rupee.
Fazl claimed that Western powers aim to destabilize Pakistan's economy. He also questioned on whose orders the rulers are rolling back Chinese projects in the country.
"They are assuring the United States of shutting down CPEC [China-Pakistan Economic Corridor] while extorting money from China in the name of building it," he alleged.
The Maulana also warned the government against targeting religious seminaries, which, he said, are now struggling to get registered. "We provided protection to schools and colleges, so why can't these people protect the madrasas?" he asked.
The JUI-F chief vowed to protect religious seminaries, insisting that the rulers would never be able to eliminate these institutions. "We have led movements in this country, and now global powers want to erase the religious identity of my nation," he stated.
He also warned the government against its alleged attempts to seize control of mineral resources in the southern districts of K-P.
"They are paving the way to take over minerals in the southern districts. We will never accept the occupation of our resources. We cannot allow anyone to take over our children's resources and rights. We will not back down from protecting our resources," he declared.
Addressing the rulers, establishment, armed groups, and bureaucracy, he said the people, particularly those from the former tribal districts, are not satisfied with their actions. "We supported the establishment and the army, and they gave us unrest," he said.
He urged the establishment to stop its "so-called" war against terrorism. "The United States does not want to end terrorism; it is, in fact, the creator of terrorism," he claimed.
Referring to his visit to Kabul earlier this year, he said he had achieved success during talks with the Taliban leadership, but that success was turned into failure.
"Despite that, we are still ready to hold talks with the Afghan Taliban again. However, the rulers must first prepare themselves for them," he said.
He lamented that Israel has killed over 40,000 people, mostly children, in Gaza since October 2023, yet the rulers of the Muslim world are watching all this as silent spectators.
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PM Shehbaz, Fazlur Rehman discuss political situation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday visited the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Fazlur Rehman warmly welcomed the prime minister.
The prime minister expressed best wishes for Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed overall political situation of the country.
PM Shehbaz Sharif was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday visited the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Fazlur Rehman warmly welcomed the prime minister.
The prime minister expressed best wishes for Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed overall political situation of the country.
PM Shehbaz Sharif was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar.
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There will be no big folly than deeming politicians unnecessary: Fazl
Speaking at the floor of the National Assembly on Wednesday JUI-F leader said,”the senior political leadership is being sidelined”. “We control a situation where the state fails”, seasoned politician said.
JUI-F leader said that the state’s writ falls apart in Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “Pakistan has become the battlefield of the proxies,” Fazl ur Rehman said.
“We are form 45 people or 47 but now sitting in the house,” he said. “We are not sitting here to use institutions but to serve the nation,” he added.
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Speaking at the floor of the National Assembly on Wednesday JUI-F leader said,”the senior political leadership is being sidelined”. “We control a situation where the state fails”, seasoned politician said.
JUI-F leader said that the state’s writ falls apart in Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “Pakistan has become the battlefield of the proxies,” Fazl ur Rehman said.
“We are form 45 people or 47 but now sitting in the house,” he said. “We are not sitting here to use institutions but to serve the nation,” he added.
There will be no big folly than deeming politicians unnecessary: Fazl
ISLAMABAD: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl ur Rehman has said there will be no big folly then to consider the parliament, political parties and politicians as
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Fazl advises special committee to delay tabling of bill by Monday
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has advised the government to postpone the tabling of legislation by tomorrow (Monday) during a special committee meeting on proposed constitutional amendments at the Parliament House, Islamabad.
Throughout the day, delegations from both the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the government visited Fazl at his residence, seeking his support for legislative support in the NA and Senate sessions. But Rehman has decided not to side with either party without reviewing the bill first.
JUI-F leader Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari noted that the government was pushing for a swift resolution on the matter.
Following a series of meetings, Haideri addressed the media, stating: “How can we vote without reviewing the bill? We have requested that the bill not be presented so we can express our stance openly during the session. The government is pushing for a quick resolution, and we have asked them to postpone it so we can read the bill.”
Despite such concerns, the government claimed that it has secured enough votes to pass the bill.
After lengthy discussions, Fazl arrived at the National Assembly to participate in the meeting of the Special Committee on Rules and Procedures. The meeting included representatives such as Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Rana Tanveer, Irfan Siddiqui, Anusha Rahman, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Ijazul Haq, and Syed Naveed Qamar.
Senators Aimal Wali Khan, Sherry Rehman, Omar Ayub, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza were also present at the committee meeting.
Moreover, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Balochistan Chief Minister Sardar Sarfaraz Bugti, and former prime minister Anwarul Haq Kakar attended the session.
As Fazl arrived at the assembly, journalists surrounded him. In response to questions, he hinted that there would be “good news for the nation.”
When a reporter asked if he would convince the PTI, a “smile” spread across his face. Another journalist inquired why the draft was not being shared with him, questioning whether the government lacked confidence in him. Fazl, without responding, moved on.
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JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has advised the government to postpone the tabling of legislation by tomorrow (Monday) during a special committee meeting on proposed constitutional amendments at the Parliament House, Islamabad.
Throughout the day, delegations from both the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the government visited Fazl at his residence, seeking his support for legislative support in the NA and Senate sessions. But Rehman has decided not to side with either party without reviewing the bill first.
JUI-F leader Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari noted that the government was pushing for a swift resolution on the matter.
Following a series of meetings, Haideri addressed the media, stating: “How can we vote without reviewing the bill? We have requested that the bill not be presented so we can express our stance openly during the session. The government is pushing for a quick resolution, and we have asked them to postpone it so we can read the bill.”
Despite such concerns, the government claimed that it has secured enough votes to pass the bill.
After lengthy discussions, Fazl arrived at the National Assembly to participate in the meeting of the Special Committee on Rules and Procedures. The meeting included representatives such as Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Rana Tanveer, Irfan Siddiqui, Anusha Rahman, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Ijazul Haq, and Syed Naveed Qamar.
Senators Aimal Wali Khan, Sherry Rehman, Omar Ayub, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza were also present at the committee meeting.
Moreover, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Balochistan Chief Minister Sardar Sarfaraz Bugti, and former prime minister Anwarul Haq Kakar attended the session.
As Fazl arrived at the assembly, journalists surrounded him. In response to questions, he hinted that there would be “good news for the nation.”
When a reporter asked if he would convince the PTI, a “smile” spread across his face. Another journalist inquired why the draft was not being shared with him, questioning whether the government lacked confidence in him. Fazl, without responding, moved on.
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So thugs that didn't get 50 seats have stolen over 170 seats to get an constitutional amendment through. This is the reason why we are bankrupt and heading for total disaster.
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Where in the world do you have a session on a constitutional amendment where no one knows what's in the bill. So desperate are the criminals to make their rule permanent and destroy any institution that show any critical thinking and kill hope for any rule of law, that they will bull doze a bill without any discussion and more importantly wirh only 50 legitimate seats.
Where in the world do you have a session on a constitutional amendment where no one knows what's in the bill. So desperate are the criminals to make their rule permanent and destroy any institution that show any critical thinking and kill hope for any rule of law, that they will bull doze a bill without any discussion and more importantly wirh only 50 legitimate seats.
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Apparently the law Minister hasn't even seen the constitutional amendment Bill. But warned everyone that Junta that overthrow IK is so hated will not stop at IK. As I said both Nooras and PPP have been nationalised and today the 2 parties are treated stand humiliated. BB was corrupt but she had some balls, more than Billo and his crooked father
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Fazl reelected JUI-F chief unopposed
Maulana Fazlur Rehman has been re-elected unopposed as the emir of Jamaiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) for the next five years.
Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haider was also elected secretary general for the five years.
Both the leaders faced no competition in the party elections.
Recently, Maulana Ata-ur-Rehman, Fazlur Rehman’s brother was elected unopposed as the provincial head of JUI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had earlier instructed JUI to hold party elections and submit details.
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman has been re-elected unopposed as the emir of Jamaiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) for the next five years.
Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haider was also elected secretary general for the five years.
Both the leaders faced no competition in the party elections.
Recently, Maulana Ata-ur-Rehman, Fazlur Rehman’s brother was elected unopposed as the provincial head of JUI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had earlier instructed JUI to hold party elections and submit details.
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JUI-F threatens protest march over Madrasah Registration Bill delay
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) warned the federal government of a protest march to Islamabad if the long-delayed Madrasah Registration Bill is not passed by December 8.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Fazlur Rehman to remove reservations in line with the bill, during the telephonic conversation. The premier had also invited Rehman for meeting.
The bill, intended to regulate and register religious seminaries, has seen repeated delays despite approval by both houses of Parliament.
JUI-F General Secretary Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri expressed frustration over the situation, accusing the government of deliberately blocking the process.
“This is a malicious attempt to hinder the bill, but we remain steadfast in our demand. The government must approve the bill by December 8,” Haideri stated during a press conference.
Haideri emphasized that the party did not wish to organize protests, citing the country's fragile condition, but described the delay as intolerable. He pointed out that the bill received backing not only from JUI-F and Wafaqul Madaris but also from all major religious seminary organizations across Pakistan.
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The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) warned the federal government of a protest march to Islamabad if the long-delayed Madrasah Registration Bill is not passed by December 8.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured Fazlur Rehman to remove reservations in line with the bill, during the telephonic conversation. The premier had also invited Rehman for meeting.
The bill, intended to regulate and register religious seminaries, has seen repeated delays despite approval by both houses of Parliament.
JUI-F General Secretary Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri expressed frustration over the situation, accusing the government of deliberately blocking the process.
“This is a malicious attempt to hinder the bill, but we remain steadfast in our demand. The government must approve the bill by December 8,” Haideri stated during a press conference.
Haideri emphasized that the party did not wish to organize protests, citing the country's fragile condition, but described the delay as intolerable. He pointed out that the bill received backing not only from JUI-F and Wafaqul Madaris but also from all major religious seminary organizations across Pakistan.
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Spat over registration of seminaries escalates
Even as Maulana Fazlur Rehman continued to demand presidential assent for the recently-passed bill on seminary registration, the government on Monday — backed by members of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) — came out in opposition to the very piece of legislation it had passed, saying the draft had many flaws and should not be approved.
At the ‘Conference on Madressah Registration and Reforms’, held in support of the existing framework, ulema and government ministers contended that the current system of seminaries’ registration should not be changed, and urged the federal government to maintain the status quo and not accede to the demands of the JUI-F chief.
CII member Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi also presented a resolution at the conference, which was approved unanimously, demanding that the government of Pakistan maintain the current system of madressah registration.
The resolution called for consultation with the management of all madressah boards before any new legislation in this regard. It also called for retaining the Directorate General of Religious Education (DGRE) and keeping seminaries linked with the country’s education system.
Issue at hand
Under the Societies Act of 1860, religious seminaries were supposed to be registered by the relevant deputy commissioner’s office. Traditionally, there were five seminary boards — four belonging to the respective mainstream sects: Barelvi, Shia, Deobandi, and Ahle Hadith schools of thought, while the fifth board administered the affairs of seminaries under the control of the Jamaat-i-Islami.
However, after three years of consultations following the 2014 Army Public School Peshawar attack, these five boards agreed with the government that seminaries should be placed under the administrative control of the Federal Education Department.
Subsequently, the Directorate General of Religious Education (DGRE) was established and the government also decided to make rules allowing the establishment of more madressah boards. Since 2019, ten new boards have been established, which seemingly pose a challenge to the monopoly enjoyed by the five traditional seminary boards.
In October this year, the government had agreed to introduce the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024 as it attempted to woo the JUI-F chief for the sake of the 26th Amendment.
This piece of legislation, which would revert control of seminaries from the education department to the DCs, was approved by both houses of parliament. However, it was not signed by President Asif Ali Zardari, who returned the bill to the National Assembly in late October due to “several technical flaws”.
When the Maulana learnt of this development, he threatened to launch protests against the government to force it to accept the bill. But as the ruling allies closed ranks, even the opposition PTI refused to join the JUI-F’s proposed agitation, with Barrister Gohar Ali Khan saying that the 2019 decision to mainstream madressahs was made through “national consensus”.
Govt-sponsored conference
At Monday’s event, Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that the rollback of the 2019 agreement was not acceptable to his party, nor would it be in the interests of the country.
“Madressah reforms have been a serious issue in terms of national security as well, and at the same time, the boards of religious seminaries had demanded that madressahs be placed [under] the federal education department in 2019”.
He said that agreement was a need of the hour at the time, to save seminaries from international pressure in the wake of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regime, and terrorism-related allegations.
Allama Jawad Naqvi, who belongs to one of the new seminary boards, stressed that madressahs needed to stem four stigmas — involvement in politics and agitation, businesses, sectarianism, and terrorism. His suggestion was endorsed by the gathering.
On the other hand, Information Minister Atta Tarar said there were ‘legal complications’ in the proposed legislation and extensive consultations were being carried out to reach a solution that would be acceptable to all stakeholders, the Associated Press of Pakistan quoted him as saying.
The minister said that a few years back, a system was devised after extensive consultations to bring religious seminaries into the mainstream.
“Registration of 18,000 seminaries is the result of the efforts of the DGRE,” he said, appreciating its efforts. He said the suggestions given by the scholars had been noted, and a solution would be found after thorough consultations.
However, he refrained from attacking Maulana Fazlur Rehman, insisting that the JUI-F chief was “a respectable leader whose suggestions would be given due importance”.
Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhary Salik Hussain, CII Chairman Dr Raghib Naeemi and others also addressed the conference.
In a related development, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Jamia Ashrafia in Lahore and met Maulana Fazl Rahim Ashrafi, the patron-in-chief of Wifaqul Madaris Al Arabia, the board of seminaries belonging to the Deobandi school of thought.
According to APP, Maulana Fazal Rahim told the minister there should be no politics over seminaries, and expressed a desire to play a positive role on the issue.
Maulana sticks to his guns
Speaking to reporters at the residence of JUI-F leader Barrister Arshad Abdullah in Uthmanzai on Monday, the JUI-F chief questioned what was keeping President Asif Zardari from signing the seminaries law, when other bills were being signed into law.
He recalled that the idea in 2019 was to introduce a new system, but what eventually emerged was just an ‘agreement’.
The government is linking seminaries with an executive order, while we want to bring them within the ambit of the law, he said.
The Maulana also said that he did not want a clash with the state, but accused the government of trying to “divide ulema”.
He recalled that at the time of the passage of the 26th amendment, the president, the prime minister, all parties and institutions had agreed to the draft, which was eventually passed by parliament.
“Now, if the president can sign other constitutional bills, why he cannot sign the registration of religious madrassas? Madrassas are free to register with any institution. We will not compromise on the freedom and autonomy of madrassas,” he said.
He said that Mufti Taqi Usmani had convened a meeting of madressah boards on Dec 17 and a plan of action would be given there.
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Even as Maulana Fazlur Rehman continued to demand presidential assent for the recently-passed bill on seminary registration, the government on Monday — backed by members of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) — came out in opposition to the very piece of legislation it had passed, saying the draft had many flaws and should not be approved.
At the ‘Conference on Madressah Registration and Reforms’, held in support of the existing framework, ulema and government ministers contended that the current system of seminaries’ registration should not be changed, and urged the federal government to maintain the status quo and not accede to the demands of the JUI-F chief.
CII member Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi also presented a resolution at the conference, which was approved unanimously, demanding that the government of Pakistan maintain the current system of madressah registration.
The resolution called for consultation with the management of all madressah boards before any new legislation in this regard. It also called for retaining the Directorate General of Religious Education (DGRE) and keeping seminaries linked with the country’s education system.
Issue at hand
Under the Societies Act of 1860, religious seminaries were supposed to be registered by the relevant deputy commissioner’s office. Traditionally, there were five seminary boards — four belonging to the respective mainstream sects: Barelvi, Shia, Deobandi, and Ahle Hadith schools of thought, while the fifth board administered the affairs of seminaries under the control of the Jamaat-i-Islami.
However, after three years of consultations following the 2014 Army Public School Peshawar attack, these five boards agreed with the government that seminaries should be placed under the administrative control of the Federal Education Department.
Subsequently, the Directorate General of Religious Education (DGRE) was established and the government also decided to make rules allowing the establishment of more madressah boards. Since 2019, ten new boards have been established, which seemingly pose a challenge to the monopoly enjoyed by the five traditional seminary boards.
In October this year, the government had agreed to introduce the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024 as it attempted to woo the JUI-F chief for the sake of the 26th Amendment.
This piece of legislation, which would revert control of seminaries from the education department to the DCs, was approved by both houses of parliament. However, it was not signed by President Asif Ali Zardari, who returned the bill to the National Assembly in late October due to “several technical flaws”.
When the Maulana learnt of this development, he threatened to launch protests against the government to force it to accept the bill. But as the ruling allies closed ranks, even the opposition PTI refused to join the JUI-F’s proposed agitation, with Barrister Gohar Ali Khan saying that the 2019 decision to mainstream madressahs was made through “national consensus”.
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At Monday’s event, Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that the rollback of the 2019 agreement was not acceptable to his party, nor would it be in the interests of the country.
“Madressah reforms have been a serious issue in terms of national security as well, and at the same time, the boards of religious seminaries had demanded that madressahs be placed [under] the federal education department in 2019”.
He said that agreement was a need of the hour at the time, to save seminaries from international pressure in the wake of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regime, and terrorism-related allegations.
Allama Jawad Naqvi, who belongs to one of the new seminary boards, stressed that madressahs needed to stem four stigmas — involvement in politics and agitation, businesses, sectarianism, and terrorism. His suggestion was endorsed by the gathering.
On the other hand, Information Minister Atta Tarar said there were ‘legal complications’ in the proposed legislation and extensive consultations were being carried out to reach a solution that would be acceptable to all stakeholders, the Associated Press of Pakistan quoted him as saying.
The minister said that a few years back, a system was devised after extensive consultations to bring religious seminaries into the mainstream.
“Registration of 18,000 seminaries is the result of the efforts of the DGRE,” he said, appreciating its efforts. He said the suggestions given by the scholars had been noted, and a solution would be found after thorough consultations.
However, he refrained from attacking Maulana Fazlur Rehman, insisting that the JUI-F chief was “a respectable leader whose suggestions would be given due importance”.
Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhary Salik Hussain, CII Chairman Dr Raghib Naeemi and others also addressed the conference.
In a related development, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Jamia Ashrafia in Lahore and met Maulana Fazl Rahim Ashrafi, the patron-in-chief of Wifaqul Madaris Al Arabia, the board of seminaries belonging to the Deobandi school of thought.
According to APP, Maulana Fazal Rahim told the minister there should be no politics over seminaries, and expressed a desire to play a positive role on the issue.
Maulana sticks to his guns
Speaking to reporters at the residence of JUI-F leader Barrister Arshad Abdullah in Uthmanzai on Monday, the JUI-F chief questioned what was keeping President Asif Zardari from signing the seminaries law, when other bills were being signed into law.
He recalled that the idea in 2019 was to introduce a new system, but what eventually emerged was just an ‘agreement’.
The government is linking seminaries with an executive order, while we want to bring them within the ambit of the law, he said.
The Maulana also said that he did not want a clash with the state, but accused the government of trying to “divide ulema”.
He recalled that at the time of the passage of the 26th amendment, the president, the prime minister, all parties and institutions had agreed to the draft, which was eventually passed by parliament.
“Now, if the president can sign other constitutional bills, why he cannot sign the registration of religious madrassas? Madrassas are free to register with any institution. We will not compromise on the freedom and autonomy of madrassas,” he said.
He said that Mufti Taqi Usmani had convened a meeting of madressah boards on Dec 17 and a plan of action would be given there.
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Maulana Fazl threatens street protests across country over madressah bill delay
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday warned that his party would stage street protests across the country if the federal government didn’t ensure early implementation of the madressah registration bill passed by parliament.
He told a presser at his residence in Shorkot area here that he rejected the federal government’s decision on seminary registration with the education ministry.
Mr Fazl said that his party had raised its concerns about the madressah registration bill with the country’s president.
He said that after the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill in parliament with consensus from the Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and other political parties, objections to the proposed seminary law should have ceased.
“There is no room for objections to the madressah bill,” he said.
The JUI-F leader said that his party had accepted the official draft of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, but the federal government was attempting to create divisions among religious scholars over the seminary bill.
He said that his party would foil such bids.
Mr Fazl wondered why the president was delaying the signing of the madressah bill and raising objections about it after the approval of the constitutional amendment by parliament.
“We believe that the [madressah] bill has become an act of parliament because it’s part of the recently-enacted Constitutional Amendment,” he said.
The JUI-F leader urged the president to sign the proposed law without delay for its immediate notification.
He alleged that the federal government and certain state institutions were leading the country to crises on the issue.
Mr Fazl insisted that the government had promised that seminaries would have the option of affiliating themselves with the education ministry or under the Societies Act.
“The government has broken that promise,” he said, advocating for the registration of madressahs with the education ministry only.
The JUI-F chief said that the bill was drafted by the government ahead of the last general elections.
He raised concern about the “creation of a new seminary organisation” and urged religious scholars not to be used to fuel disputes on the issue.
“If the rulers don’t change their current attitude, we will launch protests across the country and engage with the people,” he said.
Mr Fazl welcomed talks between the government and the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf as a good initiative and said that he had always believed in sorting out political and other issues through dialogue.
He complained about the poor law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and insisted that the government lacked writ in the province.
The JUI-F leader said that the people of the province felt insecure as miscreants were present even in villages.
“Where there is no peace, there is no prosperity,” he said.
Mr Fazl criticised Israel for “subjecting Palestinians to terrorism with the support of the US and UK.”
He parried a question about the indictment of former chief of Inter-Services Intelligence retired Let Gen Faiz Hameed by a military court for allegedly engaging in political activities, violating anti-espionage laws, and abusing his authority, and said that it was the army’s internal matter, so he won’t comment on it.
The JUI-F leader expressed condolences over the death of Khalilur Rehman Haqqani, Afghan refugee minister and brother of Haqqani Network’s founder Jalaluddin Haqqani, in Kabul blast and said that the sacrifices of the Haqqani family for Afghanistan were no secret.
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Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday warned that his party would stage street protests across the country if the federal government didn’t ensure early implementation of the madressah registration bill passed by parliament.
He told a presser at his residence in Shorkot area here that he rejected the federal government’s decision on seminary registration with the education ministry.
Mr Fazl said that his party had raised its concerns about the madressah registration bill with the country’s president.
He said that after the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill in parliament with consensus from the Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and other political parties, objections to the proposed seminary law should have ceased.
“There is no room for objections to the madressah bill,” he said.
The JUI-F leader said that his party had accepted the official draft of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, but the federal government was attempting to create divisions among religious scholars over the seminary bill.
He said that his party would foil such bids.
Mr Fazl wondered why the president was delaying the signing of the madressah bill and raising objections about it after the approval of the constitutional amendment by parliament.
“We believe that the [madressah] bill has become an act of parliament because it’s part of the recently-enacted Constitutional Amendment,” he said.
The JUI-F leader urged the president to sign the proposed law without delay for its immediate notification.
He alleged that the federal government and certain state institutions were leading the country to crises on the issue.
Mr Fazl insisted that the government had promised that seminaries would have the option of affiliating themselves with the education ministry or under the Societies Act.
“The government has broken that promise,” he said, advocating for the registration of madressahs with the education ministry only.
The JUI-F chief said that the bill was drafted by the government ahead of the last general elections.
He raised concern about the “creation of a new seminary organisation” and urged religious scholars not to be used to fuel disputes on the issue.
“If the rulers don’t change their current attitude, we will launch protests across the country and engage with the people,” he said.
Mr Fazl welcomed talks between the government and the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf as a good initiative and said that he had always believed in sorting out political and other issues through dialogue.
He complained about the poor law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and insisted that the government lacked writ in the province.
The JUI-F leader said that the people of the province felt insecure as miscreants were present even in villages.
“Where there is no peace, there is no prosperity,” he said.
Mr Fazl criticised Israel for “subjecting Palestinians to terrorism with the support of the US and UK.”
He parried a question about the indictment of former chief of Inter-Services Intelligence retired Let Gen Faiz Hameed by a military court for allegedly engaging in political activities, violating anti-espionage laws, and abusing his authority, and said that it was the army’s internal matter, so he won’t comment on it.
The JUI-F leader expressed condolences over the death of Khalilur Rehman Haqqani, Afghan refugee minister and brother of Haqqani Network’s founder Jalaluddin Haqqani, in Kabul blast and said that the sacrifices of the Haqqani family for Afghanistan were no secret.
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Fazlur Rehman demands immediate issuance of gazette notification for Madrassa Registration Bill
The Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat-e-Madaris has demanded the immediate issuance of a gazette notification for the Madrassa Registration Bill. A meeting of the Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat-e-Madaris was held in Islamabad on Monday, Express News reported.
After the meeting, Rehman, accompanied by Mufti Taqi Usmani and Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman, addressed a joint press conference. He said the madrassa bill was not controversial, as it had already been approved by Parliament.
He questioned whether any objections were raised after the bill’s approval and clarified that their grievance was with the government, stressing that their stance was in line with the Constitution and the law. He added that they did not wish to engage in any negative rhetoric.
Mufti Munib stated that the madrassa bill had become an Act, and the president of Pakistan had not raised any objections during the 10-day review period. He insisted that, as per the law, the Gazette notification should be issued immediately.
He also warned that if a decision contrary to the approval of the madrassa bill was made, they would come together to discuss the matter and announce their next course of action.
Meanwhile, a meeting between Rehman and the central leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan is scheduled for Tuesday wherein discussions on the Schools Registration Bill are expected to take place.
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PM Shehbaz invities Fazl for talks on Madrasah Registration Bill
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman today (Friday) for holding talks on the matters pertaining to the Madarasah Registration Bill.
According to details, PM Shehbaz contacted Rehman and asked him to hold talks on the matters pertaining to seminaries in detail. Rehman will apprise the premier of the Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat-Madaris' narrative in line with the seminaries.
Rehman will approach the Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat-Madaris if the premier will come up with the new proposals.
Rehman had consulted Mufti Taqi Usmani after the premier had invited the JUI-F chief.
Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri and Senator Kamran Murtaza will flank Rehman during his upcoming meeting with the prime minister.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman today (Friday) for holding talks on the matters pertaining to the Madarasah Registration Bill.
According to details, PM Shehbaz contacted Rehman and asked him to hold talks on the matters pertaining to seminaries in detail. Rehman will apprise the premier of the Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat-Madaris' narrative in line with the seminaries.
Rehman will approach the Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat-Madaris if the premier will come up with the new proposals.
Rehman had consulted Mufti Taqi Usmani after the premier had invited the JUI-F chief.
Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri and Senator Kamran Murtaza will flank Rehman during his upcoming meeting with the prime minister.
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Fazl accuses establishment of clinging to power
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday accused the country’s establishment of clinging to authority despite widespread criticism from all sectors of society, alleging that “it remains indifferent to what is right or wrong” and that “its sole concern is maintaining power”.
Speaking to reporters, Maulana Fazl sharply criticised the establishment for failing to change its approach, citing several examples of what he claimed proved the powerful quarters’ tendency to “ridicule democracy”.
Asked about the future of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government, the JUI-F leader argued that democratic success depended not on the completion of a term but on the legitimacy of the government’s genuine mandate.
“It’s not about completing the term. We have seen in the past that martial law regimes have had the longest tenures,” he said. “The real question is whether this government can claim that it came to power through fair elections and holds a genuine mandate with moral and legal authority.”
Highlighting irregularities in recent by-elections in two Balochistan Assembly constituencies, Maulana Fazl said, “In one constituency, Nadra verified only two per cent of the votes as genuine. In another, a candidate was declared victorious despite not winning a single polling station. How can we trust such elections.”
He criticised the establishment for its refusal to change its attitude, accusing it of having no ideology beyond a “thirst for authority”. He added, “They may get angry over criticism, but when they mock democracy in this way, how can they expect not to face public backlash?”
To a question, the JUI-F chief said the legislation for the registration of madressahs has already been enacted at the parliamentary level and asked why provincial governments are delaying legislation when a national law is already in place.
He called for immediate implementation through provincial laws. He also mentioned that relief had been provided for madressah registration through a presidential ordinance and clarified that JUI-F had no objections to the government’s efforts to bring certain madressahs under its control.
On economic issues, he stressed that the public would remain dissatisfied until the common man felt the effects of economic progress.
He also noted that the PTI had not taken the public into confidence regarding its ongoing negotiations with the government, so he refrained from commenting on the matter.
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Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday accused the country’s establishment of clinging to authority despite widespread criticism from all sectors of society, alleging that “it remains indifferent to what is right or wrong” and that “its sole concern is maintaining power”.
Speaking to reporters, Maulana Fazl sharply criticised the establishment for failing to change its approach, citing several examples of what he claimed proved the powerful quarters’ tendency to “ridicule democracy”.
Asked about the future of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government, the JUI-F leader argued that democratic success depended not on the completion of a term but on the legitimacy of the government’s genuine mandate.
“It’s not about completing the term. We have seen in the past that martial law regimes have had the longest tenures,” he said. “The real question is whether this government can claim that it came to power through fair elections and holds a genuine mandate with moral and legal authority.”
Highlighting irregularities in recent by-elections in two Balochistan Assembly constituencies, Maulana Fazl said, “In one constituency, Nadra verified only two per cent of the votes as genuine. In another, a candidate was declared victorious despite not winning a single polling station. How can we trust such elections.”
He criticised the establishment for its refusal to change its attitude, accusing it of having no ideology beyond a “thirst for authority”. He added, “They may get angry over criticism, but when they mock democracy in this way, how can they expect not to face public backlash?”
To a question, the JUI-F chief said the legislation for the registration of madressahs has already been enacted at the parliamentary level and asked why provincial governments are delaying legislation when a national law is already in place.
He called for immediate implementation through provincial laws. He also mentioned that relief had been provided for madressah registration through a presidential ordinance and clarified that JUI-F had no objections to the government’s efforts to bring certain madressahs under its control.
On economic issues, he stressed that the public would remain dissatisfied until the common man felt the effects of economic progress.
He also noted that the PTI had not taken the public into confidence regarding its ongoing negotiations with the government, so he refrained from commenting on the matter.
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Struggle for Islamic principles in politics must continue: Fazl
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has stressed that abandoning efforts to implement Islamic principles in politics is not an option.
Speaking at a ceremony in Multan, he emphasized that human intellect is a divine gift, safeguarded by religious institutions.
Despite facing challenges, he asserted that advocating for Islamic values in politics remained crucial, even if it is the most difficult task with Muslim rulers.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman highlighted JUI's steadfast dedication, noting that despite having only eight members in the National Assembly, they have persevered and made significant progress.
He reiterated the importance of continuing the struggle guided by their elders, leaving the outcome in God's hands.
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JUI-F plans to protest against govt policies with PTI after Eid, says Fazlur Rehman
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said his party was planning to protest against the federal government’s policies after Eidul Fitr, along with the PTI.
Speaking to journalists in Islamabad on Saturday evening, Fazl said that a meeting of the JUI-F general assembly had been called to devise a plan to launch a protest campaign against the government’s policies and take stock of the country’s situation.
“After Eid, a decision will be made to hold a protest in the general assembly,” he said, referring to the current government and parliament as “puppets”.
“Why can’t they talk about the country’s problems?” the senior politician rhetorically asked.
“Employees are being sacked from institutions including postal services and PWD [Public Works Department] — if the employees are incompetent, then how are you qualified?”
On a possible alliance with the PTI, Fazl admitted that the “real leadership of PTI” was still in jail and that there was no real unity outside. However, he added that bitterness between the two parties had reduced, hinting at an alliance with the party.
“A decision will be made in the policy-making meeting on the alliance with the PTI in the anti-government movement,” he said.
In April last year, the PTI already formed a multi-party opposition alliance named Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP), comprising the Sunni Ittehad Council, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, Balochistan National Party-Mengal, Jamaat-i-Islami, and Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen.
After talks between the government and the opposition collapsed in January, the PTI made another push to establish a joint front against the federal government and roped in Abbasi to become part of its anti-government movement.
On the ruling PML-N, Fazl said its supremo and ex-premier Nawaz Sharif could “play an important role in the current political situation of the country”.
“If Nawaz Sharif thinks that the government has worked in one province, where has the country gone,” he said, adding that President Asif Ali Zardari was the only person who had “the ability to buy the provincial assembly and the President’s House”.
“If Punjab is cold, it doesn’t matter. The two provinces have been left on their own.”
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Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said his party was planning to protest against the federal government’s policies after Eidul Fitr, along with the PTI.
Speaking to journalists in Islamabad on Saturday evening, Fazl said that a meeting of the JUI-F general assembly had been called to devise a plan to launch a protest campaign against the government’s policies and take stock of the country’s situation.
“After Eid, a decision will be made to hold a protest in the general assembly,” he said, referring to the current government and parliament as “puppets”.
“Why can’t they talk about the country’s problems?” the senior politician rhetorically asked.
“Employees are being sacked from institutions including postal services and PWD [Public Works Department] — if the employees are incompetent, then how are you qualified?”
On a possible alliance with the PTI, Fazl admitted that the “real leadership of PTI” was still in jail and that there was no real unity outside. However, he added that bitterness between the two parties had reduced, hinting at an alliance with the party.
“A decision will be made in the policy-making meeting on the alliance with the PTI in the anti-government movement,” he said.
In April last year, the PTI already formed a multi-party opposition alliance named Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP), comprising the Sunni Ittehad Council, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, Balochistan National Party-Mengal, Jamaat-i-Islami, and Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen.
After talks between the government and the opposition collapsed in January, the PTI made another push to establish a joint front against the federal government and roped in Abbasi to become part of its anti-government movement.
On the ruling PML-N, Fazl said its supremo and ex-premier Nawaz Sharif could “play an important role in the current political situation of the country”.
“If Nawaz Sharif thinks that the government has worked in one province, where has the country gone,” he said, adding that President Asif Ali Zardari was the only person who had “the ability to buy the provincial assembly and the President’s House”.
“If Punjab is cold, it doesn’t matter. The two provinces have been left on their own.”
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