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JUI-F chief, opposition leaders agree to form ‘united opposition’
🇵🇰 Pakistan /Elections & Politics

JUI-F chief, opposition leaders agree to form ‘united opposition’

From Dawn · () English

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  • Opposition leaders Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas agreed to form a united opposition bloc.
  • The leaders discussed the current political climate, parliamentary cooperation, and future strategy, condemning the government's treatment of the opposition.
  • They also expressed concern over Imran Khan's health and demanded his transfer to a hospital, citing Supreme Court decisions and humanitarian grounds.

Key opposition figures in Pakistan have agreed in principle to form a "united opposition" bloc, aiming to consolidate their political stance. Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman met with National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas to discuss the nation's political situation and parliamentary affairs.

The opposition leaders said that in a democracy, the opposition’s voice is heard, not suppressed.

— Opposition alliance spokespersonHighlighting a core principle of democratic opposition.

The leaders expressed strong condemnation of the government's alleged "attitude and behaviour towards the opposition in the National Assembly and Senate." They asserted that in a democracy, the opposition's voice should be heard, not suppressed. The discussions also focused on the government's policies, the opposition's role within parliament, and strategies to protect the Constitution and democracy.

The opposition leaders demanded that, in light of the Supreme Court decision, Imran Khan be transferred to a hospital at the earliest and provided with the best possible medical treatment.

— Opposition alliance spokespersonStating the demand regarding Imran Khan's health.

A significant point of discussion was the health of PTI founder Imran Khan. The opposition leaders voiced serious concern and demanded his immediate transfer to a hospital, referencing a Supreme Court decision. They stressed that his medical needs should be addressed on humanitarian and medical grounds, free from political considerations.

The opposition leaders said that no politics should be played on the issue of the former prime minister’s health; he should be provided with immediate and appropriate medical facilities on humanitarian and medical grounds.

— Opposition alliance spokespersonEmphasizing the humanitarian aspect of Imran Khan's medical care.

Further consultations are planned to finalize a joint course of action and strengthen inter-party contacts. Several other leaders from the JUI-F and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were present at the meetings, signaling a broad effort to unify disparate opposition voices.

This was the first session, and further consultations will also take place. All opposition parties will come together to form the opposition.

— Maulana Fazlur RehmanConfirming the initial step towards forming a united opposition.
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