Fazl blames lack of joint opposition for unchecked legislation
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman addresses a workers’ convention in Peshawar.—PPI PESHAWAR: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday pointed out a structural weakness on opposition benches, noting that the opposition leader failed to unite parties to effectively challenge the recent government legislation on armed forces command. While noting that opposition walkouts without active resistance…
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticized the lack of a united opposition in blaming recent government legislation. He addressed a workers’ convention in Peshawar, expressing concerns over the haste in passing laws without proper debate where opposition members did not thoroughly examine them. Maulana Fazl urged the opposition to coordinate inside parliament to prevent unchecked legislative actions.
The JUI-F leader also criticized the formation of new provinces, viewing it as a tactic to undermine the NFC Award and capture mineral resources. He expressed concerns over the concentration of powers within the military establishment, highlighting that the prime minister's administrative powers have now been vested in one person.
Maulana Fazl claimed that legislation was enacted to centralize power and authority in the establishment, overriding other conflicting laws. He emphasized the role of the opposition leader in uniting parties and restraining the government.
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