ISLAMABAD -UNS: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that they rejected the government’s draft of the constitutional amendment, which could potentially infringe on individual freedoms.
Talking to the media, he mentioned that there is a possibility of disagreement when the amendment is presented.
He emphasised that everything must be done in the country’s best interest. Priority should be given to the nation’s needs, not to empower any specific institution, but rather to create a balance among all institutions.
Regarding the amendment process, Maulana Fazlur Rehman highlighted that it has been a long and arduous effort. “After significant hard work, we succeeded in reaching a consensus,” he added.
He further stated that they were not in favor of passing laws that go against the interests of the people. “The matters we rejected have resurfaced,” he asserted. Sarcastically, he noted that while it took nine months to pass the 18th amendment, they should at least be given nine days to pass the 26th amendment.
