Maulana Fazlur Rehman Ready to Help Break Deadlock Between Government and PTI
Prospects emerge for thaw in political tensions as PM Shehbaz reviews talks with JUI-F chief
ISLAMABAD: Hopes have emerged for a possible breakthrough in negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman is reportedly willing to help resolve the deadlock between the two sides.
A key meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s House under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, attended by members of the government’s negotiating team.
According to sources, the meeting focused on the political situation in the country and a recent meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Rana Sanaullah, Amir Muqam, Attaullah Tarar and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry attended the meeting and briefed the prime minister on their discussions with the JUI-F chief.
The government’s negotiating team apprised Shehbaz Sharif of Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s position, proposals and views on the ongoing political situation.
Government sources said the JUI-F chief was prepared to play a role in removing obstacles to negotiations between the government and the PTI and ending the existing deadlock.
The prime minister was also informed about the suggestions and reservations expressed by Maulana Fazlur Rehman during the meeting.
According to sources, Shehbaz Sharif directed the government’s negotiating team to maintain contact with the JUI-F chief and continue the dialogue process.
The developments have raised the possibility of renewed efforts to ease political tensions and revive negotiations between the government and the PTI.
