He says upcoming 27th amendment should be a focal point for discussions


Islamabad: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman cautioned the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz against introducing any other legislation which could undermine the democratic norms.
Talking to media on Monday, he criticized the government's approach, stating that the upcoming 27th constitutional amendment should be a focal point for discussions.
Rehman indicated that the JUI-F plans to actively oppose the government's proposed changes, insisting that both the PPP and PML-N should refrain from endorsing any legislation that undermines democratic principles.
Rehman said: "Allowing such laws to pass would tarnish the image of democracy in the country. "Democratic institutions cannot condone legislation that grants excessive powers to authorities."
He urged the incumbent government to reconsider the clauses it intends to retract from the 26th Amendment. The proposed anti-terrorism reforms would lead to further degradation of democratic traditions," Rehman added.
He reaffirmed his party's commitment to mobilizing public support against these measures, reinforcing the notion that legislation affecting civil liberties cannot be taken lightly in a democratic society.
"First, the government had complained from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the institutions are being given extraordinary powers," he maintained.

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