Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has expressed serious concerns about the state of democracy and parliamentary politics in Pakistan, saying that thousands of questions are being raised about the country’s political system, Express News reported. .
At an event in Peshawar on Monday, he stressed that while his party is committed to adapting to changing circumstances, it has never compromised the ideological principles of its forefathers. He reaffirmed that the creation of an Islamic state in Pakistan remains a key part of his party’s parliamentary agenda.
The JUI-F chief vowed to continue his fight for Islam as political leadership of all schools of thought played a vital role in peace and harmony.
On the ongoing tribal conflict in Kurram, the JUI-F chief said that while the problem has persisted for more than two decades, it has not spread to major cities like Peshawar and Kohat, although it has reached Karachi. He conveyed confidence that the problem can be resolved, while stressing that attempts to generate tensions within the community should be avoided.
“Questions about our democracy and parliamentary politics are numerous,” Rehman said, adding that political leadership from all religious schools of thought has worked to foster religious harmony and uphold Islamic values within the constitutional framework.
He highlighted that most Islamic laws in Pakistan have been enacted in consultation with the Islamic Ideological Council, but expressed concern over the lack of Islamic knowledge among some members of parliament. He argued that this has allowed sectarian elements to gain influence in Pakistan’s political landscape.
In closing, Rehman warned against misleading the public and emphasized that while his party has always tried to ease tensions, provocations continue to occur. Despite receiving calls to resort to violence, he reiterated that his party remains committed to peaceful efforts to resolve the nation’s problems.
