Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticized institutions on Sunday, stating that those who violate the constitution are responsible for rebellion.
Speaking at a rally in Muzaffargarh, he claimed certain institutions played no role in Pakistan’s creation but contributed to its disintegration. He accused the establishment of tampering with the constitution, asserting that true rebels are those who break it.
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Fazl criticized the government’s handling of terrorism, noting that despite declaring a war on terrorism, it continues to rise. He questioned the military’s effectiveness, asking, “If terrorism is crossing the borders, then where are you standing on the borders?” He highlighted the unrest in KP and Balochistan, asserting that the constitution mandates an Islamic system and economic rights for the nation.
He questioned whether supporting institutions to establish peace was a crime for scholars and declared that the Fourth Schedule would not stop them. Fazl announced that on the Golden Jubilee of Khatam-e-Nabuwaat, the party would celebrate “Youm-e-Fatah” on September 7 at Minar-e-Pakistan.
Expressing solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel’s assault on Gaza, he stated, “We want to convey to the Palestinians that Pakistanis stand with you,” noting that even European countries are now recognizing Palestine as a state.
Referring to a recent wheat scandal, he questioned the import of substandard crops, asking, “Why did you import 3.5 million tons of worm-infested wheat?” and alleging a deal was made.
In a consultative meeting on May 24, PTI senior leadership revealed that Fazl demanded to join the opposition alliance only if a fresh movement was launched from a new platform. According to a BBC Urdu report on May 8, Fazl claimed that if ‘powerful circles’ did not acknowledge that the February 8 general elections were rigged, it meant the people had also rejected their narrative on last year’s May 9 violence.
