No plan to join govt: Fazl

CHINIOT: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that pitting one province against another reflects a non-political mindset, a news channel reported.

Talking to the media on Friday, he said that 56 clauses in the 26th amendment had been reduced to 22, with five added back. “I have no intention of joining the government. I am unaware of any such proposal, however, strong resistance will be made against a 27th constitutional amendment,” he added.

Fazl noted that the 27th constitutional amendment was not simple. He refrained from commenting on Sheikh Rashid’s remarks, stating that he fundamentally does not believe in retaliatory politics, filing cases against politicians, or banning political protests. The JUIF chief also remarked that Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa had a productive tenure and congratulated the incoming Chief Justice, wishing him success in delivering justice to the nation. Commenting on broader political dynamics, he clarified that the JUIF opposes revenge-driven politics and cases targeting politicians.Regarding the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, he said he had requested both sides to cooperate.