Shehbaz commends the JUI-F head for his continued efforts to encourage a nonviolent fight for the defence of democratic principles.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid a visit to Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Thursday. During the meeting, he suggested the creation of a committee with the goal of promoting collaboration across parties in order to jointly address and resolve a range of political issues.
The leader of JUI-F greeted the premier with warmth, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Fazi and PM Shehbaz exchanging handshakes IMAGE: PTV via Facebook
The prime minister congratulated Maulana Fazlur Rehman on his continued efforts to encourage a nonviolent battle for the defence of democratic ideals and asked how he was doing during the visit. He also expressed gratitude to the senior statesman for his noteworthy contributions to religion.
The visit takes place in the midst of continuing discussions concerning national political issues. The PTI, the opposition party, has previously stated that it is open to have this conversation.
On May 19, JUI-F president Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that he had asked the PTI for assurances before to joining the latter’s opposition coalition, Tehreek Tahafuz Aain-e-Pakistan (TTAP).
During a joint news conference with PTI leaders after their May 19 night meeting in Islamabad, the head of JUI-F recognised the continued efforts to convince his party to join the opposition coalition, but stated that his party had not made up its mind to do so.
Fazl said in the yes when a journalist questioned him about whether the JUI-F had asked the PTI for any promises before launching an anti-government campaign.
“Yes, when serious negotiations are held, certain measures are necessary to build trust.”
The head of JUI-F went on to inquire with whom they should have negotiations.
“Who will lead the negotiations—the president, the army chief, or the prime minister?”
