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Fazl rejects Trump Nobel nomination
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has lashed out at the United States and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's nomination of US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, asserting that peace and Trump cannot coexist. Speaking at a conference in Battagram on Sunday, the JUI-F emir sounded alarms over Washington's renewed efforts to rally Muslim countries behind it. "America is once again saying we should walk together this same America that has abandoned us many times before," he said. "Now it wants to unite on the basis of Prophet Ibrahim's lineage, but how can we forget the atrocities in Palestine, and the blood that was shed in Libya, Egypt, Syria and Jordan? How can we forget the injustices faced by Muslims?" The JUI-F emir said that the party stood with Iran against Israel and was ready to defend the Haramain. "We are determined to unite the Muslim Ummah." "When our country needs it, we will declare jihad and offer our lives for the defence of this nation," he added. The conference in Battagram drew a significant crowd, with senior JUI-F leaders and provincial office bearers present, including Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Nasser Mahmood, Maulana Amjad Khan, Mufti Nisar Ahmed, Maulana Khurshid Ahmed, Maulana Ghulamullah, Bakht Nawaz Khan and Shah Hussain Khan. During their speeches, the JUI-F leaders also blasted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, accusing it of unprecedented corruption and financial mismanagement. "The current provincial government has broken all records of corruption," Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said. "In just one year, Rs1.1 billion was spent on food and hospitality alone. Just imagine how much was siphoned off for personal and unofficial use." The leaders also expressed frustration over the worsening situation in Battagram. "People here are suffering badly. Elected representatives are busy filling their pockets while citizens are trapped in hunger, inflation, unemployment and lawlessness," one speaker said. Calling on voters to back the JUI-F at the ballot box, they said that if the public entrusted the party with power through the strength of their vote, they would change the face of this country. "We will use national resources for the welfare of the people and place Pakistan among the ranks of great nations." Tight security arrangements were made for the conference, with a heavy police presence and hundreds of JUI-F volunteers on duty.
Business Recorder
21-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PPP delegation meets Fazl
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of senior leaders of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Saturday, met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and discussed Budget-2025-26 and the political situation of the country. The PPP delegation comprised Khursheed Ahmad Shah, Qamar Zaman Kaira, and Chaudhry Manzoor. Haroon Mehmood, Mufti Abrar Ahmed participated in the meeting. The PPP delegation also inquired about the well-being of Maulana Asjad Mahmood. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Fazl, Vawda discuss political situation
KARACHI: Former federal minister Senator Faisal Vawda hosted JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence here as they discussed current political situation of the country. During the meeting, Faisal Vawda admired Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and mentioned that Pakistan needs his leadership and guidance. He accepted Fazlur Rehman as his mentor and a guiding force in Pakistan's political arena, and pointed out that his inspiration is essential for stability of nation. He termed his relationship with Maulana Fazlur Rehman as brotherhood, and highlighted his promise to stand by him in political matters. Vawda also indicated security issues that some specific people from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were using tax money for violent activities. He pointed out that Maulana Fazlur Rehman's true leadership would provide a long-term vision in replying to such challenges. However, Maulana Fazlur Rehman emphasised the importance of being united in politics, expressing that without JUI-F's participation the governments cannot be shaped or continued. He further said we have fought for the people of Pakistan, and we stand with them. He admired the mutual consideration being nurtured in political circles and called for continued teamwork. Both leaders condemned the ongoing Israel's attack on Iran, and mentioned the importance of peace. The meeting took place in the context of ongoing discussions regarding constitutional reforms, and governance strategies. Vawda expressed his intention to seek Fazlur Rehman's advice on navigating the political future of Pakistan. Additionally, he praised Fazlur Rehman for his support of the armed forces, indicating previous successes against India. Earlier, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman rejected the recent Budget 2025-26, stating that imposing multiple taxes does not make a budget admirable. Rehman disapproved of the unnecessary taxation policies. He emphasised the need for economic reforms in Pakistan, highlighting that the country must learn from the GDP growth of other countries like China, India, and Bangladesh.
Business Recorder
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Fazl meets businessmen: State should ensure protection, facilitation of traders
KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that the business community plays a vital role in the country's development and progress, and the state should ensure their protection, facilitation, and respect. During his visit to the residence of Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh in Karachi, Fazlur Rehman met prominent industrialists including Sultan Chawla, Javed Bilwani, Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Khalid Tawab, Arif Habib, and others. Addressing key figures from Karachi's business and industrial sectors, he stated that Karachi is the economic hub of Pakistan and that traders are the backbone of the economy. He emphasized that the trader community is crucial to national development and must be given due protection and dignity by the state. The JUI chief noted that his party has always maintained a strong and principled relationship with the business community. He added that Islam prioritises peace and a prosperous economy in both national and communal life and peace means safeguarding human rights. The event was also attended by Allama Rashid Soomro, Engineer Zia-ur Rehman, Maulana Nasir Mahmood Soomro, and Sami-ul-Haq Swati. Maulana Fazlur Rehman's important meetings in Karachi are ongoing, and he is scheduled to address the JUI Sindh Digital Media Convention tomorrow.
Express Tribune
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Sectarianism stoked to block Islamic rule: Fazl
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has claimed that certain forces stoke the flames of sectarianism to sow discord among religious scholars of different schools of thought whenever calls are made for the imposition of an Islamic system in the country. "There are sectarian organisations in the country, but they fight each other only at the behest of some forces. Sectarianism is fanned whenever people raise their voice for an Islamic system," said Fazl on Saturday while addressing a digital media convention in the country's economic hub. Denouncing the official moon-sighting system, Fazl noted that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has been operating without a legal framework, and attempts to access its founding documents or minutes have led nowhere. He said if there were a proper law in place, it would lead to accountability. "But the lack of legislation allows disputes among scholars over moon sighting to escalate into larger issues," he added. Fazl lamented that no code of conduct had been developed over the past 77 years regarding Muharram processions, calling it a deliberate omission intended to pit religious groups against one another. "At the state level, such measures are taken to keep religious factions in conflict," he said. He also criticised those who advocate a wall of separation between religion and state, arguing that religion is blamed too quickly for disorder. "However, sectarianism alone is not the sole cause of discord in the country. Ethnicity, provincialism, regionalism, and similar factors also contribute to unrest. At times, conflicts between Baloch and Pashtuns, Sindhis and Mohajirs, and other groups have led to disorder," he said. He said there has never been any dispute over the Objectives Resolution, and all schools of thought are united on the Islamic provisions of the Constitution. Fazl said the Constitution clearly states that no law can be made in the country that contradicts with teachings of Islam and its sharia. However, laws, according to him, are being made on the instruction of the International Monetary Fund, the Financial Action Task Force and the United Nations. In this regard, he cited the example of the recent passage of a bill banning marriage under the age of 18 in Islamabad and said the religion does not impose any such restrictions. Fazl said nowadays, highlighting vices is being considered news, especially when it comes to politicians. "One should not go around searching for people's faults and mistakes; this is a grave sin. When a person pursues someone to exploit their weaknesses, it is highly condemnable," he added. According to the JUI-F chief, some institutions running on our tax money sit in their offices and fabricate lies about politicians. He said in the media that the search for news and the effort to find good stories are natural. "However, it is also essential to avoid evil and to distinguish between what is halal and haram."
