The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has reaffirmed its opposition to the constitutional amendments proposed by the government. Despite pressure from the ruling coalition, JUI-F remains firm in its stance, citing concerns over the handling of the proposed changes to the Constitution.
Party leaders, including Maulana Attaur Rehman and Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, have emphasized that JUI-F was not adequately consulted and expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s secrecy around the legislative process. Haideri criticized the haste with which the government attempted to push the amendments and voiced opposition to backing any amendment package involving Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa(
The constitutional package, which includes changes such as the formation of a constitutional court, has been a contentious issue within the ruling coalition. JUI-F insists that certain clarifications, particularly around the structure and appointment of judges, are necessary before any consensus can be reached(
This impasse has delayed the government’s plans to present the amendment to Parliament, despite attempts to gather a two-thirds majority for its approval(
JUI-F’s position is likely to complicate the government’s legislative agenda further.
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