Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid a visit to JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence in Islamabad on Thursday, in a gesture of goodwill to inquire about the latter's health.
Beyond the health check, the meeting also provided an opportunity for both leaders to engage in discussions regarding crucial national and political matters. The talks underscored the importance of dialogue and collaboration to address pressing issues facing the country.
In a significant political development, the visit follows a recent invitation from PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) to JUI-F, calling for a joint movement against the current government.
PTI leaders, including Omar Ayub, Asad Qaiser, Sahibzada Hamid Raza, Salman Akram Raja, and Akhunzada Hussain, met with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to extend the offer. The delegation urged the JUI-F to collaborate on efforts to challenge the government.
In response, Rehman assured the PTI representatives that his party would consult internally before deciding on the matter. This marks a potential shift in political alliances, with both parties discussing the possibility of working together in the future.
The PM was accompanied by federal ministers Ahsan Iqbal and Attaullah Tarar while the JUI-F leader appreciated the PM’s visit and thanked him for his concern.
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