The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached out to the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), a former ally, inviting them to join the ruling coalition. These proposals emerged during recent discussions involving leaders from PML-N, PPP, the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Notably, both PML-N and PPP made separate approaches to Maulana Fazlur Rehman, offering him a role in their respective governments. A senior PML-N figure extended an invitation to Maulana Fazl three days ago to become part of the federal administration, emphasizing that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was no longer considered a viable partner.
Following this, PPP leadership also engaged with the JUI-F chief, proposing cooperation in provincial governments. The PPP offered collaboration in forming administrations in Sindh and Balochistan, with additional plans to work together in Gilgit-Baltistan. Meanwhile, the GDA requested Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s support in opposing the ruling party in Sindh.
Sources within JUI-F reveal that PML-N is contemplating forming a government in Balochistan alongside JUI-F while excluding the PPP. Conversely, PPP has extended a similar offer to JUI-F to establish a government in Balochistan without PML-N’s involvement. In response, JUI-F leadership has indicated that a conclusive decision will be taken during the party’s Majlis-e-Shura meeting.
In a significant development, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for a two-day session of the party’s central executive committee (CEC) scheduled for April 4 and 5 at the Mufti Mahmood Centre in Peshawar. JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri confirmed that senior leaders, including Maulana Fazlur Rehman himself, have already arrived in Peshawar. The meeting aims to finalize the party’s future political strategy.
Earlier interactions included a meeting between PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Maulana Fazlur Rehman, where the focus was on evolving political dynamics and potential new alignments in Sindh and Balochistan. Bilawal Bhutto reportedly extended a formal invitation to explore political cooperation, highlighting ongoing efforts to integrate JUI-F into power-sharing arrangements in these provinces.
