Fazl accuses govt of reneging on its commitments after seeking his mediation with PTI

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman has accused the government of breaking its promises following his attempts to mediate between the Centre and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman addressed a press conference at his residence in Islamabad, detailing his efforts to bring an end to the political tensions that led to an emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

The PTI had launched a long march to Islamabad demanding the release of its founder, Imran Khan, which had led to a deadlock between the two parties. Fazl claimed that both sides made demands that were mutually exclusive and that he had attempted to broker a deal, including discussions with KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and PTI Chairperson Gohar Ali Khan.

Despite his efforts, the PTI announced that they would proceed with the march, leading Fazl to accuse the government of reneging on its commitments. He questioned why Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had sought his mediation if the cabinet was going to make its own decision. Fazl also denounced the government's decision to impose emergency and governor's rule in KP, calling it an "attack on democracy and the rights of the people".

He vowed to challenge the decision through all democratic and constitutional forums, including Parliament and the courts.