PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar congratulates Maulana Fazlur Rehman on re-election

Barrister Gohar and Maulana Fazlur Rehman discussed political and parliamentary matters in a recent phone call.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar reached out to JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman to offer congratulations on his re-election as the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) for another five-year term.

The phone conversation also touched on the current political climate and parliamentary matters in Pakistan.

During the call, Barrister Gohar and Maulana Fazlur Rehman exchanged views on the political situation in the country.

Barrister Gohar expressed his best wishes for Maulana Fazlur Rehman and acknowledged his leadership within JUI.

He also congratulated Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari on being re-elected as the General Secretary of JUI.

The conversation is part of ongoing consultations between PTI and JUI, particularly on matters related to constitutional amendments.

Both parties are reportedly continuing their discussions on this critical issue.

In a press conference following his re-election, Maulana Fazlur Rehman firmly rejected a constitutional amendment package being proposed by the PML-N-led coalition government.

He argued that constitutional amendments should not be focused on individual personalities or political purposes.

He reiterated that the JUI-F, along with PPP and PTI, was working on its own draft of constitutional amendments, and efforts were being made to bring these changes through consensus.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman also touched on the importance of allowing political gatherings, criticizing the K-P provincial government for interfering with PTI’s events.

He labeled such actions as undemocratic, calling for unity and cautioning against political meddling by provincial governments.

His strong stance on the autonomy of political events in various regions highlighted his commitment to democratic principles.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, emphasized the need for consensus among political parties, including the JUI-F, PPP, and PTI, to draft proposed electoral reforms.

He underscored that his party remained rooted in the public sphere despite repeated claims of election rigging.

He criticized the current Parliament, stating it had no authority to enact significant amendments, which he referred to as a "fake parliament."

Maulana Fazlur Rehman also addressed the political situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), pointing out the deteriorating security conditions.

He highlighted the injustices faced by the people of the former tribal areas, stating that they were better off before the integration of FATA into K-P.

He recalled a meeting with former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, during which Abbasi agreed to withdraw certain points related to the merger but ultimately reversed his decision under US pressure.

Fazlur Rehman also raised concerns about the Middle East, urging Arab countries to recognize the broader ambitions of Israel, which he claimed sought to escalate conflicts across the region.

He emphasized that this was no longer just a Palestinian issue, urging Arab nations to increase cooperation and be vigilant.

He praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech at the United Nations for presenting Pakistan’s resilience and the possibility of Islamic nations forming a united bloc.