Zardari, Fazl Discusses Political Situation

President Asif Ali Zardari visited the resi- dence of Jamiat Ulema-e- Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, accompanied by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, to discuss the cur- rent political situation in Pakistan. The meeting was marked by warmth and cordiality, with both leaders setting aside past differences.

During the meeting, President Zardari pre- sented a symbolic gift, a gun, to Maulana Fazlur Rehman, highlighting their friendly interac- tion. The leaders shared light-hearted moments, laughter, and warm con- versation, indicating a shift towards a closer relationship.

The meeting, arranged by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, provided an opportunity for the leaders to discuss pressing political issues and explore ways to strengthen their coopera- tion. President Zardari extended an invitation to Maulana Fazlur Rehman to visit the President’s House for dinner, which was well received.

The leaders also discussed the broader politi- cal situation in the coun- try, acknowledging the challenges ahead. The meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening their rela-tionship and cooperation in navigating Pakistan’s complex political land- scape.

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Meanwhile, the federal government has reportedly decided to summon the joint session of parliament on August

28. Sources claimed that the lawmakers have been instructed to ensure their presence in the

President Zardari has also summoned the ses- sion of the National Assembly on August 26 (Monday) and the Senate on August 27 (Tuesday) under Article 54(1) of the Constitution.

The meeting came two days after PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to delib- erate on the ongoing political situation and

discuss potential key legislation.

That the coalition government led by PM Shehbaz took the PPP leadership into confidence on the “important legislation”.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and JUI-F had reached a consensus on cooperation in the National Assembly and the Senate.

The consensus was reached following PTI leaders’ meeting with Fazl at the latter’s residence a day earlier.

Speaking to journalists after the meeting, PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan said that it was a meeting between leader- ship of two parties adding that negotiating teams of two sides would continue to meet and move forward.

thoughts, Rehman said: “We are having the numerical majority in the assembly in reality. These people are the result of Form-47.

“There was a recom- mendation of the commit- tee meeting in line with the Mubarak Sani case,” he said.

He said, “The PTI founder has postponed the public gathering with a heavy heart as he does not want to give anybody any opportunity.”

Speaking about the meeting        between President Asif Ali Zardari and Rehman, Khan said: “Meetings with one another are a part of the political process.”

Earlier today, President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday visited the resi- dence of Rehman, accom- panied by Federal

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

The meeting, which took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere, focused on discussing the current political situation in the country.

During the visit, the exchange underscored the mutual respect between the two leaders, who have long been key figures in Pakistan’s polit- ical landscape.

Several other promi- nent JUI leaders were also present at the meet- ing, including Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari, Maulana Asad Mehmood, Aslam Ghauri, and Engineer Ziaur Rehman.

The huddle provided an opportunity for the leaders to discuss press- ing political issues and explore ways to strengthen their coopera- tion in navigating the country’s complex politi- cal environment.

Meanwhile,

In a key development in the political arena, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI- F) have reached a consen- sus on cooperation in the National Assembly and the Senate.

The inter-party pro- gress came after Chairman  Barrister Gohar Ali Khan-led PTI delegation  which  also included Asad Qaisar, Shibli Faraz, Raoof Hasan and Akunzada Hussain Yousufzai met JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence. Both the parties, who have traditionally been arch-rivals, have held mul-

tiple interactions since the February 8 polls owing to their mutual concerns regarding alleged election result manipulation and irregularities in the polls.

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Last month, PTI leader and former NA speaker Asad Qaiser met the JUI-F chief, wherein the two sides formally agreed to hold talks at the com- mittee level with regards to the prospects of coop- eration on the political front.

The PTI also formed a five-member negotiation team for talks with Maulana’s party with Chairman Gohar, Qaiser, Hasan, Faraz and NA Opposition Leader Omar Ayub included in the panel.

Meanwhile, the JUI-F’s team comprised Kamran Murtaza Maulana Lutfur Rehman, Mufti Fazal Ghafoor, Aslam Ghauri and Maulana Amjad.

In the same month, Fazl had also claimed that the Imran Khan- founded party had agreed to step down from the assemblies and dissolve the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) legislature to force the government into elec- tions — however, the claim was categorically refuted by PTI Chairman Gohar.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, PTI spokesperson Hasan said that it was a meeting between leadership of two parties adding that negoti- ating teams of two sides would continue to meet and move forward in the National Assembly and the Senate with mutual consultation.

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