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 leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticized the lack of united opposition in parliament for allowing the swift passage of recent legislation concerning armed forces command. He emphasized that the opposition's failure to coordinate effectively has weakened democratic checks and balances. Maulana Fazl specifically criticized the recent move to create new provinces, stating it was a tactic to undermine the NFC Award and seize provincial mineral resources.
He argued that the government has centralized powers within a single individual, including the head of the armed forces, who now has overriding authority over other legislations. Maulana Fazl urged the opposition leader to unite parties in parliament, claiming his office now controls the army, air force, and navy, a role previously held by the federal government.
He also highlighted the Senate's rapid approval of the legislation, suggesting the opposition's walkout without active resistance has allowed unchecked legislative actions.
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