KABUL: Interim Afghan Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani on Sunday expressed gratitude to religious organisations and personalities in Pakistan, including Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), for what he described as goodwill and positive intentions towards Afghanistan amid strained bilateral relations. Read More: Thousands attend funeral of Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani Addressing an event in Kabul, Haqqani referred […]
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Fazlur Rehman calls for fresh elections after disputed elections
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday called for fresh elections across Pakistan, declaring the 2018 and 2024 general polls “rigged” and unrepresentative of the people’s will. His remarks come as both ruling and opposition parties explore dialogue to ease political tensions. Read More: Fazl reiterates demand for fresh elections in country Speaking at Sindh […]
JUI-F chief criticises 27th Amendment, urges policy reforms
MARDAN: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday criticised the 27th Amendment, claiming it was passed through a “fake majority” and allowed citizens to change their gender. Read More: Pakistan rejects UN rights chief’s concerns over 27th Amendment Addressing a ceremony at Jamia Islamia, he said Pakistan was founded on Islamic principles to establish […]
Fazl terms 27th amendment a threat to democracy
JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has rejected the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a threat to democracy. He said the amendment undermines parliamentary procedures and coerces lawmakers. The party council unanimously endorsed his rejection of the measure. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Fazl compared the 27th Amendment to the 26th, which passed after […]
Senior lawyers urge CJP to convene full court on 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD – A group of senior lawyers and retired judges have written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), calling for a full court meeting to deliberate on the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment. The letter, signed by Justice (r) Mushir Alam, Makhdoom Ali Khan, Munir A Malik, Abid Zuberi, Justice (r) Nadeem Akhtar, […]
Fazlur Rehman rejects 27th Constitutional Amendment
KARACHI – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday announced that his party will not support the 27th Constitutional Amendment in parliament. Speaking to the media before his departure, he criticised the government for including provisions from the previously withdrawn 26th Amendment in the new bill, calling it a violation of prior commitments. […]
Parliament clears most clauses of 27th amendment
ISLAMABAD: The joint standing committees of the National Assembly and Senate on law and justice on Saturday cleared nearly 80 per cent of the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, including the majority of clauses related to the judicial reforms package. Deliberations on the field marshal’s status under Article 243 were deferred to Sunday. The session, […]
Opposition unites against proposed 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD – Opposition parties reached out to Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday night, seeking his backing against the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. The move reflects growing unease across opposition ranks over the government’s plan to introduce wide-ranging constitutional changes. A delegation led by Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mehmood Khan […]
Imran Khan demands recognition of Achakzai, Nasir Abbas as opposition leaders
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has voiced concern over the government’s delay in notifying Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas as leaders of the opposition in the Senate and National Assembly, respectively. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Khan urged the government to […]
PTI, JUI-F, PPP secure Senate seats in KP as vote counting continues
PESHAWAR: Voting for 11 Senate seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) concluded on Monday, with unofficial and partial results showing a mixed outcome between the ruling party and the opposition. All 145 members of the KP Assembly participated in the polling, which lasted several hours, reflecting a high voter turnout. The assembly members cast their ballots […]