Senior opposition leaders Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Asad Qaiser met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman in the federal capital to discuss about the political situation in the country and tabled the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the private media channel reported on Thursday.
Several other political leaders, including Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Asad Mahmood, Aslam Ghauri, Maulana Obaidur Rehman, Akhunzada Hussain, and Riaz Ahmed, were present in the meeting. The politicians discussed the current political situation in the country and proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment.
After the meeting, Maulana Fazal ur Rehman addressed the media, warning against “tampering” with the Constitution. “The Constitution should not be played with. This is the second amendment being introduced within a year,” he said, adding that “if changes are imposed by force, how can the public continue to trust the system?”
He mentioned while talking to the media that his party had earlier pressured the government to remove 34 clauses in the 26th Amendment. He also said that “the same attempts are being made again under the 27th Amendment.” Maulana Fazal ur Rehman confirmed that his party has not received the draft of the new Amendment.
“The PML-N government is insulting clerics by paying mosque imams only Rs12,000 — this is not support, it’s humiliation,” Maulana criticised.
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Approval of the 27th Amendment seems imminent says Senator Faisal Vawda after he met Maulana Fazal ur Rehman today. Senator Faisal Vawda emphasized the longstanding importance of Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman in safeguarding the country’s security, saying the veteran leader has always played a key role in matters of national interest. He added that their relationship is built on mutual respect and that both sides had addressed all issues during their recent meeting.
27th Amendment Will Strengthen Federal Powers
Vawda stated that the government will consult Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman regarding the 27th Amendment, emphasizing that it is a measure crucial for strengthening federal authority. Moreover, he said, “The numbers are already sufficient, and there is no issue regarding their approval,” while also adding that the 18th Amendment will not be rolled back. Furthermore, he noted that Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman will review the proposals carefully and provide his assessment.
