Pakistan Views

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Quaid Altaf Hussain has said that Maulana Fazlur Rahman’s statement and views on resolving the judicial crisis were not only absolutely in line with the truth (Haqparastana), but also exactly in accordance with the principles of Islam, law, constitution and justice. In a handout released here, MQM Quaid Altaf Hussain, hailing the courageous statement and views of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader, Maulana Fazlur Rahman, said that his statement and views were not only truthful, but also exactly in consonance with the principles of Islam, law, constitution and justice. He said that 98 percent poor and the middle class people were already suffering from the agonies of mental and social problems due to price-hikes and extreme shortage of gas and electricity, while on the other hand some political elements were busy in formulating their future line of action based on confrontation on the issue of judicial crisis, which would further pile miseries on the millions of hapless starving people. Altaf Hussain, therefore, urged for seriously considering the proposals of Maulana Fazlur Rahman for resolving the judicial crisis.

PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Asfandyar Wali will be taken into confidence about the accord with Mian Nawaz Sharif reached in Dubai, reported private TV channel. Zardari was speaking to media persons after meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman and other leaders of JUI(F) in Islamabad.He said that he had talked with the Maulana about various national issues the country is facing including Fata and restoration of judges. “We would nearly stick to twelfth of May about the restoration of judges,” the TV channel quoted him as saying. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, talking to media said that they would clear their stance about the restoration of judges when the resolution would be placed in the National Assembly and added it was the responsibility of two major parties to take coalition partners into confidence but they have not fulfilled their responsibility. “So now we are not able to respond to their agreement.”

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad met here on Saturday night.Both the leaders discussed the various issues including national affairs and political situation in Sindh.During the meeting with Sindh governor, Fazlur Rehman talked to MQM Chief Altaf Hussain by phone for an hour. In his telephonic conversation, Maulana appreciated the efforts of Sindh governor for the ongoing reconciliation process in Sindh and the country.

Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam (F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the Pakistan People’s Party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement and the lawyers are responsible for the incidents of Karachi. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, he said that where such incidents happen then the forces of the same area are the responsible for these.Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that if this process is not stopped then democracy cannot continue in the country.He said that why does Aitezaz Ahsan not accept his fault instead putting the responsibility on others.Fazlur Rehman said that whatever the decision for the restoration of judges would be made it would be acceptable for him. Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that there is need for strengthening the parliament and not for accountability of the president.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman Thursday said his party has decided in principle to sit on the opposition benches in NWFP assembly. Addressing the journalists here, he said Pakistan People’s Party solicited me for advice over candidate for the premiership, adding, ‘However, I told them this is the internal matter of their party.’ Maulana Fazl said that his party decided in principle to sit on the opposition benches in NWFP assembly.Reacting to a question, JUI-F chief said the troubles of tribal areas may be addressed through negotiations and jirga system, adding, ‘If the government courts my help in this regard, I will extend my cooperation to every length possible.’ Maulana Fazlur Rehman said he used his vote for elections of speaker at NA floor.
Maulana Fazl said his party would side with the large parties over the issue of restoration of the deposed judges, adding his party supports the free judiciary in the country.
JUI-F chief said the matter regarding the restoration of judges is legal and constitutional in nature; however, every side will have to show flexibility in case the whole matter lands in blind alley.The negotiations with other coalition partners are in progress, he added.

Senior Vice-Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Friday held talks with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman to the chagrin of party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari. According to well-placed party sources, the strategy adopted by senior party leader, who happens to be the president of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians which bagged the highest number of seats in the National Assembly, has led to widen the gulf between him and Mr Zardari.
ASIF ZARDARI IS SAID TO BE KEEPING HIS CARDS CLOSE TO HIS CHEST AS HE’S NOT WILLING TO LAY HIS CARDS ON THE TABLE TO TELL AMIN FAHIM WHAT HIS PLANS, IDEAS, ETC:
The sources claimed that the meeting between Fazlur Rahman and Amin Fahim was deliberately designed to embarrass the co-chairman as Mr Fahim had made it strongly clear to everyone that he was still a strong contender for the premiership unless Mr Zardari publicly offered his self for this post.
“The present crisis could cause serious damage to party’s prospects ahead of election of leader of the house in the National Assembly,” the sources said, adding that an elegant and polite Amin Fahim was now full of bitter feelings and hatred and had a strong desire to hurt those who caused damage to his reputation in the last few days.
The sources said that Mr Fahim had made it clear to Mr Zardari that he had been a victim of a vilification campaign orchestrated by some people within the party and outside and that he would regard his nomination for the premiership as a clear vindication of his conduct during Benazir Bhutto’s self-imposed exile and after her assassination and the way he had organised and managed the party. “Not only is he holding high moral ground given his track record, he derives his real strength from the fact that he happens to be the head of a party which has bagged the highest number of seats in the February 18 elections,” the sources said and added that it was only during his consultation with legal minds following Khawaja Asif of PML-N’s criticism on his candidature that he decided to work out a strategy with a view to not only stopping a bad situation from a complete failure, but salvage his reputation in an effective and meaningful manner. Sources said that Mr Fahim believed that his prospects to become prime minister had not received a serious jolt despite Mr Zardari’s overt reluctance to nominate him for this slot for he the former had been told by some legal experts that Article 63A of the Constitution with regard to disqualification on grounds of defection had helped him do what was necessary to make a particular situation successful.
“The situation suggests the possibility of a split in the party if it is not brought under control in the next 24 hours,” the party sources said and added that Mr Zardari had been facing an extremely difficult and unpleasant situation.
APP ADDS: Senior Vice-Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Friday started contacts with other party’s coalition partners. In this connection, Amin Fahim held first meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, and discussed post-election scenario, especially formation of the coalition government. Both the leaders found their views close to each other for developing a joint working relationship to strengthen the democracy and ensure supremacy of the Constitution, sources said. Later talking to media, Amin Fahim said the meeting was “not political but a personal one” while describing the purpose of meeting, he termed it “part of the ongoing consultation process for formation of the new government in the Centre and the provinces.” Replying to question about nomination of prime minister, Amin Fahim said that political activities were on rise and dilemma of nomination of the prime minister was an internal mater of the PPP would soon be resolved. In reply to a question, he dismissed the possibilities of any forward bloc in PPP. “If you have heard such reports, those are baseless,” he remarked. He said the dilemma of nomination of prime minister would soon be resolved, adding,” the political chessboard has still been laid.” Meanwhile, Makhdoom Amin Fahim also tried to call on Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali, but the latter reportedly regretted to meet the senior PPP leader. “Asfandyar Wali has regretted to meet Makhdoom Amin Fahim due to very busy schedule on Friday,” ANP spokesman of Zahid Khan told media. Amin Fahim, on the other hand, said his meeting with Asfandyar Wali was not pre-fixed and that Asfandyar had not refused to meet him on Friday,” ANP spokesman of Zahid Khan told media. Amin Fahim, on the other hand, said his meeting with Asfandyar Wali was not pre-fixed and that Asfandyar had not refused to meet him.

Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam (JUI) President Maulana Fazlul-Rehman here on Sunday said that major political parties of the country had to take the decision regarding the impeachment against President Pervez Musharraf, however, if there was a movement launched in this direction, his party would fully support it.
“Negotiations have been accomplished with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) regarding the sharing of power and we are waiting for the response from PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari”, JUI leader added. The Maulana talking to the media persons at Jamia Madina Karim Park during the day said that Qazi Hussein Ahmad was the inactive president of the MMA. “We will form government in Balochistan with the PPP rather than Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q). He also said that new demands of Americans were against the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity of the homeland and it could not be accepted at any cost. In the past, Pervez Musharraf accepted the American demands against the will and wishes of the masses and defamed image of the Muslims at the international level. Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman said: “New Americans Demands” were a severe attack on the independence of the country and grave violation of the Constitution.” The nation would not allow Pervez Musharraf to follow the American polices and Pakistan would not be made an American colony while Ummah would give every sacrifice for the protection of the motherland, he added. He said that it was shameful for the nation that an Indian spy Kashmir Singh had been released as a goodwill gesture while the chief justice of Pakistan was detained causing humiliation of the country at the international level. The Maulana said that Qazi Hussain Ahmad created a gulf and controversies in the ranks of the MMA and it would take time to settle down their ill affects. He said he MMA’s decision to boycott general election was fruitless.

Leader of Jamiaat Ulama-i-Islam(JUI) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has said President Musharraf should accept that the nation has rejected him.
Talking to media after JUI meeting here on Saturday, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman said that the meeting reviewed revival of Muttahida Majlis Amal(MMA) and vowed to support this platform if it would play active role in future.
Fazl-ur-Rehman said that if Jamaat-i-Islmai had not boycotted the polls, we would have been in process of making government in Frontier.
Commenting on President Musharraf’s remarks about defeat of extremists in current elections, Fazal said the President should accept that the nation has also rejected him and his supporters.

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday said that the Pakistan people’s Party and JUI-F had reached an agreement in principle to form the government of national consensus in the centre, Aaj TV reported on late Saturday night.
Talking to journalists at Zardari House after holding talks with PPP’s co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, the Maulana said that both parties had two rounds of negotiations so far and they agreed to continue the process to finalise the pact, TV channel added. “We want to be a part of a national government that ensures implementation of the Constitution in its own true spirit,” JUI-F chief said.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Amir, Maulana Fazlur Rahman has said that the results of the elections appear to be National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) subjected, however, despite all the reservations, “He accepts the decision of the people”. In a statement issued from the JUI-F office here, he said that the defeat or victory happens in the election, but the results this time were such that the winners were more astonished than the losers and the apprehensions, which the JUI had expressed, have come to the fore loud and clear. Fazlur Rahman said that irregularities were committed openly in some of the constituencies, however, despite all the reservations, “He felicitates the People’s Party and Muslim League-N.” He said that his party believes in keeping the democratic process continuing and would keep playing its pertinent role in the parliament.