Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed formation of a committee for resolution of political issues through bilateral cooperation. He made this proposal to JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, while visiting the residence of the latter in Islamabad on Thursday. Inquiring after Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the Prime Minister appreciated JUI-F's religious services. He said Maulana Fazlur Rehman has always promoted peaceful struggle for the protection of democratic values in the country. Earlier upon arrival, the JUI-F Chief received the Prime Minister. Earlier on May 2, Maulana Fazlur Rehman once again rejected the results of the general elections and demanded fresh polls, citing ‘widespread rigging and irregularities’.

Addressing a public gathering in Karachi, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that assemblies were ‘sold’ in February 2024 elections. “Sindh Assembly and President House were also sold,” he added. The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief demanded for immediate re-elections to ensure the integrity of the democratic process. “The recent elections were fake, and its results are unacceptable,” he added. The JUI-chief demanded fresh elections in Pakistan to ensure that the people’s voice is heard and their mandate is respected.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan