{
  "id": 2480680,
  "title": "JUI-F looks to join opposition ranks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/jui-f-looks-to-join-opposition-ranks-2480680",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T02:22:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2024524/jui-f-looks-to-join-opposition-ranks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ISLAMABAD: The joint opposition, comprising the JUI-F and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), convened on Friday for a meeting to outline their future political strategy. They tentatively agreed to establish a joint opposition platform within the parliament to more effectively address key national issues. At a press conference following the meeting with representatives of various opposition parties, JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman expressed apprehension over the nation's deteriorating law and order situation. He contended that two provinces were grappling with war-like conditions and that the government's authority was being challenged. Attendees of the meeting included TTAP chief and National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Senate Opposition Leader and Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, as well as PTI leaders Asad Qaiser, Salman Akram Raja, and Aamir Dogar. Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Senator Dilawar Khan, Senator Kamran Murtaza, Senator Maulana Abdul Wasay, and others constituted the JUI-F delegation. \"The lives of citizens have become miserable, and everyone feels insecure,\" Rehman remarked, emphasizing that despite assurances from the government, the reasons behind security operations were yet to be accomplished. The JUI-F chief reiterated that the opposition had previously raised similar concerns, but no substantial improvements had materialized. He lamented the hardships faced by traders in the tribal areas and the loss of trade and business opportunities due to the closure of Pakistan's western border. Referring to China relations, Rehman criticized the deterioration of Beijing's confidence and alleged increasing isolation for Pakistan. He disparaged the government's narrative on national affairs and stated that serious challenges could not be resolved through political distractions. Concerning calls for the creation of new provinces, Rehman stated that there was no groundwork or preparation for such a move. Regarding demands for new provinces, he remarked that there was insufficient groundwork or planning for such an endeavor. The Maulana also announced that the opposition intended to present its collective stance directly to the populace. In response to the prime minister's call for dialogue, Rehman remarked, \"It takes two hands to clap,\" and noted that the government was acting contrary to the people's interests. He contended that the opposition representatives would subsequently consult their respective parties before convening another meeting to deliberate the future course of action. During his address, Achakzai, who also leads the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, cautioned against attempts to control the country's resources. He warned that if the situation persisted and political forces were pushed to their limits, he would be willing to pursue legal action through international courts. During his speech, Nasir Abbas, the Senate Opposition Leader and a prominent figure in Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen, accused the government of disregarding the rule of law and defying the Supreme Court, citing the government's decision to transport PTI founder Imran Khan to Pims instead of Shifa International Hospital. Abbas asserted that a nation devoid of respect for laws could not be deemed a properly functioning state. Asad Qaiser and Salman Akram Raja criticized the government, primarily focusing on the recent controversy surrounding the hospital visit of PTI founder Imran Khan.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: The joint opposition, including the JUI-F and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), on Friday held a meeting to formulate out their future political strategy. They agreed in principle to form a joint opposition platform in parliament to take more effective action on key national issues. Speaking to the media after meeting representatives of opposition parties at his residence,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "JUI-F looks to join opposition ranks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/jui-f-looks-to-join-opposition-ranks",
        "published": "2026-08-22T02:22:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}