ISLAMABAD: Maulana Fazlur Rehman Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam has denied having any contact with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding Chairman Imran Khan, dismissing such claims as false. He announced plans to unveil new strategy after Eid, stating that his party is prepared to face all consequences.

Speaking at press conference here, Rehman asserted, "We believe in positive democratic struggle and aim to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state. We have chosen path of peace and will continue to advance along this route."

He highlighted that global powers aim to control Pakistan economically and politically. "We will resist these global powers through our struggle," he added.

He criticised intelligence agencies for becoming active during elections, stating that JUI-F rejected results of 2018 and 2024 elections. He mentioned that JUI-F's executive and advisory councils would meet after Eid ul Adha to devise their strategy.

JUI-F Chief lamented that his former allies accepted power after what he termed rigged elections, but vowed that his party would not accept this and was ready to bear all consequences of their struggle. "If it's war, then so be it," he declared.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam expressed his dismay, saying, "It pains me to say that government's writ has ended in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Tribal area resources are being seized. We want strong military and national defence, but they want to weaken us and Parliament." He pointed out that women are selling their windows and doors for bread.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam commented on situation in Palestine, noting that over 40,000 people have been martyred and that attacks on Palestinian camps continue. "International Court of Justice has called Israel's actions oppressive.

Why are international human rights organisations silent on Israel's atrocities?" he asked. He urged Muslim ummah to provide financial support to Palestine, adding that European countries are now recognising Palestine.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) criticised enforced disappearances in Pakistan, stating, "This is an Islamic state, yet people are being disappeared. "

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 12 2024

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