Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has expressed profound disappointment and frustration over the government’s current budget. He vehemently stated that. It is being represented as friendly to people. While, in a real sense, the country is in tatters.
Talking to the media outside Parliament House on Friday, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said a minority was running the government, and the Pakistan Peoples Party was not part of this setup. He said this despite the claims of presenting a budget according to people’s needs. He added, candidly speaking about the country’s actual condition, which showed deterioration instead of development.
Later, addressing the National Assembly floor session, Maulana Fazlur Rehman panned heavy taxation in budget 2021-22. He intends to represent his constituents’ grievances and interrogate the government’s claims about the country’s economy. “Where does our country stand economically? Where does my people’s stance fit in all this?. Questioned the JUI-F chief, pointing at grandiosity surrounding the fiscal year 2021-2022.
Maulana Sahib admitted his lateness in attending the session this morning, stating. I acknowledge I am late. But I will leave if you suggest that rules were bent to allow me to speak. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq told him: “Maulana Sahib! You have been given permission; please speak.”
Maulana Fazlur Rahmanl categoricaly stated that people know their money will go to the IMF (International Monetary Fund). Reiterating the lack of public trust in government machinery. He pointed out that even during British colonization in the Indian subcontinent, natives didn’t pay taxes, hinting at deep-seated suspicion of oppressive financial policies.
Interestingly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demonstrated unity when he stood up from his seat and saw Moulana sitting there. He went over, shook hands, hugged him tightly, and then took the chair beside Maulana in the front row. It was a moment of camaraderie and respect between two leaders who had expressed conflicting views on many occasions. This time, they showed some level of mutual understanding or even friendship.
On the other hand, Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also took the opportunity to interact with opposition members. He met Ali Muhammad Khan, Asad Qaiser, and Omar Ayub Khan and exchanged pleasantries, which showed civility among politicians and may have contributed to bridging political divides.
This incident highlights the current tense political climate in Pakistan. Rehman’s remarks reflect frustration amongst opposition parties regarding the economic policies adopted. By the PTI Government and Imran Khan’s administration’s overall direction so far. His words resonate with most people living here because they feel ignored or betrayed now more than ever. At the same time, waiting to fulfil those promises made during the campaign period. This, as is before seen, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the disenchantment of ordinary citizens vis-Ã -to vis that elected reto present their inter tests.
Furthermore, the PM made gestures towards. Maulana Sahib (as he is fondly called) and opposition members. These gestures aimed to maintain orderliness within parliamentary proceedings and create a conducive environment. Where leaders get along despite their differences, sencounterntin is important in Pakistani politics because sometimes personal relationships play a crucial role in initiating constructive talks necessary to resolve various problems afflicting our society today.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticized the budget, and the following events in the National Assembly have shown just how complex governing Pakistan is. The government has called the budget pro-people but not the opposition. It has become one of the causes of economic problems in their country despite deep-rooted differences. It shows that there should be more involvement in making policies while ensuring they are clear.
