Islamabad: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is ready to dissolve the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly for fresh elections. This announcement is a significant development in Pakistan’s evolving political dynamics especially with regards to JUI and PTI relationship.
In a media talk
In a media talk, Maulana Fazlur Rehman described the present political situation, saying that there are basic differences with other political parties. He admitted past tensions with PTI but stressed upon united approach in the future. He also said that legal cases should not be lodged against Imran Khan, founder of PTI, and other politicians therefore indicating towards more accommodative approach regarding political differences.
The chief of JUI emphasized upon synchronizing parliamentary and local government elections arguing that it will improve the democratic process while making governance more efficient. He disclosed that JUI has taken the initiative by forming a committee that will negotiate with PTI. Kamran Murtaza, who commands considerable respect within JUI circles, is leading this committee along with. Maulana Lutfur Rehman; Fazal Ghafoor; Aslam Ghori; Maulana Amjad, etc..
According to him primary task of such a committee is mutual consultation on devising a comprehensive strategy for future political cooperation between both parties where he strongly spoke against the caretaker setup concept ending instead stable framework being established hinting at long-term stability requirement from his party side thus showing commitment towards sustainable peace efforts in Pakistan.
Finally, the creation of a JUI committee meant to interface with PTI represents a tactical shift within the political arena thereby illustrating readiness by JUI to engage in dialogue or work together even if past mistakes were committed during their engagement period. Thus signifying a turning point vis-Ã -vis relationship history between. These two organizations as well as suggesting a peacemaking role for themselves.
Moreover, Maulana Fazlur Rahman’s
The statement also reveals wider implications of political partnerships in Pakistan. Where he said that unless we have a cooperative environment among politicians then. It will not be possible to solve our country’s problems. Therefore, indicating synchronized elections should go together. A stable governance structure so that political strategies become cohesive. And effective in addressing the different needs of the population at various levels. The national spectrum but this is not all since he added another point about caretaker set up a concept. Which should be abolished because it does not promote good governance and instead creates uncertainty around who is ruling power.
In other words
According to Maulana Fazlur Rehman, there should be no caretaker government. This implies long-term stability requirements from his party side thus showing commitment towards sustainable peace efforts in Pakistan.
