PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has called the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a “fake” administration, labeling it as a product of the controversial “Form 47.” Speaking to the media in Peshawar, the JUI-F leader emphasized that his party remained steadfast in upholding the ideology of its predecessors, particularly in regard to making Pakistan a truly Islamic state by constitutionally defining its ideological foundation.
Maulana Fazl criticized the current state of democracy and parliamentary politics in Pakistan, asserting that many questions were being raised about its legitimacy. However, he emphasized that despite the system’s weaknesses, it was crucial not to abandon it. “You don’t give up on the system and faith on the basis of weaknesses,” he stressed.
On the issue of religion and state, Fazl argued that there should be a clear separation between the two, stating that linking them leads to religious hatred and sectarianism, which negatively impacts the state. Reflecting on Pakistan’s history, he recalled that the first document passed by the assembly, the Objectives Resolution, and a subsequent gathering of Islamic scholars in 1951 laid out provisions for governance that aimed to guide Pakistan towards an Islamic system.
Regarding the long-standing sectarian issues in Kurram, Maulana Fazl noted the ongoing tribal conflicts and questioned why the violence, if it were purely sectarian, had not spread to nearby regions with mixed populations such as Hangu, Kohat, or Dera Ismail Khan. He suggested that external forces were fueling the conflict and criticized organizations for misleading the public. He emphasized the need for patience and tolerance, calling for a peaceful resolution to the disputes.
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The JUI-F leader also addressed recent constitutional amendments, particularly the expansion of immunity in the 26th Amendment, which his party had opposed. Fazl argued that judicial reforms were necessary to protect the integrity of Pakistan’s courts and stressed the importance of an independent judiciary.
Fazlur Rehman’s comments reflect his ongoing critique of the government and his advocacy for a more inclusive, peaceful, and just political system in Pakistan.
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