Political activity intensified late into the night at Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence, where leaders from various parties gathered to discuss the approval of the 26th constitutional amendment with consensus.
During an hour-long meeting, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari engaged with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman, who addressed concerns raised by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regarding the amendments. Sources indicate that Rehman briefed Bilawal on PTI’s reservations, highlighting the importance of collective agreement for progressing on the amendments.
Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and senior PPP leader Naveed Qamar also met with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to further align all parties on the constitutional amendments. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar separately met with Fazl, with plans for another meeting today.
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In related developments, a five-member delegation from PTI is scheduled to meet the party’s founding chairman, Imran Khan, in Adiala Jail today. PTI leader Barrister Ali Zafar noted that the final decision regarding the constitutional amendment draft would rely on consultations with Khan. He stated, “We will come and tell what the founder says about the constitutional amendments.”
The PTI delegation, consisting of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Senator Ali Zafar, Asad Qaiser, Salman Akram Raja, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza, has received permission for the meeting, with jail sources indicating that the timing of the meeting is yet to be determined by the PTI.