Bilawal Bhutto expressed gratitude towards Fazlur Rehman and noted that they were invited to dinner by Nawaz Sharif, hoping for a productive discussion.
PPP & JUI-F reach consensus on constitutional amendment. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) have agreed on a draft for the 26th constitutional amendment following a three-hour meeting between PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at Bilawal House
During a press conference, Maulana Fazalur Rehman stated that the proposed amendment had been thoroughly discussed and a consensus on the draft had been reached. He mentioned an upcoming meeting with Nawaz Sharif to seek further agreement, highlighting Bilawal’s important role in the process.
Bilawal Bhutto expressed gratitude towards Fazlur Rehman and noted that they were invited to dinner by former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, hoping for a productive discussion. He emphasized the historical collaboration between PPP and JUI-F in constitutional matters and expressed optimism about strengthening their working relationship.
“We will make an effort to create such a consensus on this draft that it is unanimously considered a constitutional amendment,” he said.
The JUI-F chief noted that “serious” talks were held with the PPP as he praised Bilawal Bhutto — who spearheaded the government efforts for the contentious package — for playing a “big role” in achieving the consensus.
