Maulana Fazlur Rehman meets Hafiz Naeemur Rehman to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza & other pressing national issues
Both leaders call on all political parties to unite & adopt a firm & clear position against Israeli atrocities
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman categorically rejects the 26th Constitutional Amendment
LAHORE ( WEB NEWS )
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman met Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman at Mansoora on Monday to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and other pressing national issues.
The JUI-F leader expressed condolences on the passing of former JI Vice Emir Professor Khurshid Ahmad and paid tribute to his religious and national services, praying for the elevation of his ranks in the hereafter.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman was accompanied by a delegation including Maulana Amjad Khan, Rashid Mehmood Soomro, and other senior leaders of JUI-F. On the JI side, the meeting was attended by Deputy Emir Liaqat Baloch, Secretary General Ameerul Azim and other prominent party members.
During a joint press conference following the meeting, both leaders voiced deep concern over the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, the silence of Muslim world leaders and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’s weak stance on the matter. They called on all political parties to unite and adopt a firm and clear position against Israeli atrocities.
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman emphasized that political parties should openly denounce both the United States and Israel. He reiterated that while Jamaat-e-Islami would continue to engage in dialogue and cooperation with other political and religious parties, including JUI-F, its political struggle would remain independent and platform-specific. He also thanked Maulana Fazlur Rehman and his delegation for visiting Mansoora.
Responding to journalists’ questions, the JI chief categorically rejected the 26th Constitutional Amendment, stating it had weakened the judiciary. He reiterated JI’s long-standing demand for a probe into electoral rigging based on Form-45 and asserted that instead of holding new elections, the country needed a thorough investigation into the last polls to uphold electoral transparency.
Both sides agreed on the importance of upholding constitutional supremacy and stressed that all institutions must operate within their constitutional boundaries.
The two leaders also discussed the deteriorating economic situation and rising inflation. The JI chief criticized the government’s failure to provide relief to the masses, stating that despite official claims, the public continues to suffer. He announced that Jamaat-e-Islami would continue its ongoing public awareness campaign for Palestine.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the entire Muslim Ummah was deeply agitated over the situation in Gaza. He called for a stronger and clearer position from the OIC. He also shared that JUI-F had formed a joint platform, Majlis Ittehad-e-Ummat, for collective efforts in support of Gaza.
On the issue of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, Maulana Fazlur Rehman remarked that different political parties may have varying opinions, which should not be interpreted as major discord. He also stressed that provincial resources should primarily serve the people of the province.