ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and reviewed proposed constitutional amendments.
The PTI delegation comprised of Salman Akram Raja and Akhunzada Hussain discussed the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act, constitutional amendment, as well as the overall political situation.
Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) chief Sahibzada Hamid Raza also reached the residence of Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad. Speaking to media he said that a meeting between them and Maulana Fazlur Rehman is scheduled. “We will discuss political issues including the constitutional amendments,” he added.
Earlier, the JUI-F chief went on to say the proposed constitutional amendments were aimed at ‘protecting’ the government. Maulana Fazlur Rehman addressing a presser vowed to strive to stop incorrect legislation and decisions in the parliament.
“The JUI-F will not allow any amendments that compromise human rights or undermine the judicial system,” Fazlur Rehman said.
He added that protecting fundamental rights is vital and parliament should be involved in this process. The JUI-F chief said that his party members did not agree with the proposed draft of the constitutional amendments prepared by the government.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman also voiced concerns over the establishment of a constitutional court, citing potential ‘mala fide intentions’.
