Maulana Fazlur Rehman decides to distance JUI-F from opposition parties

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday decided to distance his party from opposition parties alliance led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

Fazalur Rehman had issues with both PML-N and the PPP over their lack of support in Azadi March.

The decision comes after re-conciliatory politics from both the major political parties of the country.

The JUI-F chief has formed a new opposition parties alliance comprising six parties.

Parties including, JUI, National Party, Jamaat Ahl-e-Hadees, Pakhunkhuwa Mili Awam Party, Qaumi Watan Party and Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman has decided to launch another protest movement against the incumbent government.

However, the opposition alliance will hold a public gathering on February 23 in Karachi.

The chief of JUI-F will hold meetings with the religious scholars and caretakers of the madresah from February 6.