Government launches fresh reconciliation bid with Fazlur Rehman, delegation led by Ayaz Sadiq

Islamabad: The government has decided to step up contacts and intensify efforts at political reconciliation with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (F). A government delegation led by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will meet Maulana Fazlur Rehman shortly.

According to sources, the expected meeting will discuss the overall political situation, differences between the government and the JUI-F, and steps to reduce political tensions.

Sources said the government delegation will invite Maulana Fazlur Rehman to resolve political matters through dialogue and to work together with the government. The delegation will also stress easing political tensions and creating an atmosphere of reconciliation.

During the meeting, efforts will be made to address Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s reservations and narrow the political distance between the government and the JUI-F.

According to sources, the delegation will also try to persuade Maulana Fazlur Rehman to refrain from anti-government and anti-state rhetoric.

Government sources said the primary aim of the delegation’s meeting is to promote political reconciliation, reduce differences and move matters forward through negotiation. The government has described this contact as an effort to ease political tensions and build better relations between political parties.