Government Struggles to Secure Parliamentary Support for Key Legislation

The federal government is experiencing delays in advancing crucial legislation due to indecision by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) on whether to join the coalition government.

The JUI-F’s backing in parliament is essential for the government to obtain the necessary votes for a constitutional amendment. However, no definitive progress has been made as JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has yet to make a final decision.

Sources indicate that the government was poised to present a constitutional amendment bill to the Senate but had to delay the plan due to the unresolved status with JUI-F. The postponement occurred after the government realized that without JUI-F’s support, they would fall short of the required numbers.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is reportedly waiting for a final decision from Maulana Fazlur Rehman regarding an offer to join the government. The offer includes the governorship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, four federal ministries, and a share in the Balochistan government.

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Initially, the JUI-F was also offered the position of deputy chairman of the Senate. However, due to the party’s lack of interest in this role, the government proposed the governorship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa instead.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain are also working to gain Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s cooperation. Despite their efforts, the JUI-F leader has neither accepted nor rejected the offer and is consulting with party leaders before making a final decision.

To ensure the presence of government members in the Senate and secure the necessary support for the amendment, the government has also postponed a planned foreign visit by a parliamentary delegation.

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