Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has dismissed the government’s assertion that his party supports proposed constitutional changes. He emphasized that no opposition party, including JUI-F, will back any legislation that goes against the Constitution or democracy. Fazlur Rehman reiterated his party’s opposition stance during a meeting with senior politician Muhammad Ali Durrani in Islamabad. He criticized the government, stating that its existence and actions are not in the interest of the people, emphasizing that power should emanate from the public. Muhammad Ali Durrani expressed support for Fazlur Rehman’s position, praising him for upholding political traditions and democratic values.

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During separate dinner receptions hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Zardari, the government demonstrated its parliamentary strength. Insiders revealed that the ruling coalition secured the support of 224 members in the National Assembly, enough to pass the proposed constitutional amendments. In their addresses to the parliamentarians, both the prime minister and the president emphasized the importance of unity to tackle the country’s challenges and strengthen parliamentary democracy for political stability and development.