Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Maulana Fazal ur Rehman, head of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), spoke by telephone about the country’s current political climate. Rehman initiated the call and the two leaders compared their views on the prevailing situation.
Bilawal criticises government action against JUI-F
During the conversation, Bilawal condemned what he called government moves against the JUI-F, which he described as targeting the party. He said the government must accept criticism from the opposition, adding that a responsible opposition has an important role in democracy and the parliamentary system. He also urged that any steps capable of weakening democracy and parliament be avoided.
Terrorism case against Mufti Abrar Ahmed
Earlier, a terrorism case was registered against Mufti Abrar Ahmed, secretary to Fazal ur Rehman. A JUI-F spokesperson said the case includes serious charges, terrorism among them, and names more than 200 unidentified party workers alongside Ahmed. The party alleges that Ahmed and the workers were falsely accused of assaulting police personnel. The spokesperson said settling political differences through criminal cases and state power goes against democratic values.
Separately, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) issued a fresh call-up notice to Asad Mahmood, son of Fazal ur Rehman, in an inquiry into alleged illegal appointments in the Pakistan Post Office Department.
