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Bilawal Meets Fazlur Rehman as PPP Seeks JUI-F Backing on Provinces and Amendment

JUI-F has not committed to any deal yet.

Overview

  • The PPP chairman led a delegation to the JUI-F chief’s Islamabad residence on Wednesday in a two-hour meeting that included a brief one-on-one.
  • Business Recorder reported that Bilawal discussed a proposed constitutional amendment to build broad support so it can pass through Parliament smoothly.
  • Dunya News, citing sources, said Bilawal invited JUI-F to join the Sindh and Balochistan governments and to coordinate for upcoming AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan elections, and JUI-F asked for time to consult its leadership.
  • After the meeting, JUI-F publicly rejected reports of specific bargains or requests for its support on elections or an amendment, saying the conversation was general.
  • Fazlur Rehman raised concern over the President’s delayed signature on the Madrasa Registration Bill, and Bilawal said he would take the issue up with the government and the President.