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Maulana Fazlur Rehman contacts Nawaz Sharif, discuss PDM’s decision

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has contacted Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and asked him to return to Pakistan. According to reports, the PDM chief has made a telephonic conversation with Nawaz Sharif

No one including NAB can hold me accountable: JUI-F chief

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has claimed that no one including the NAB, can hold him accountable while a sit-in will be held in the federal capital. According to details, while talking in an interview yesterday,

Maulana Fazlur Rehman denies reports of quitting PDM chairmanship

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has denied media reports that he is quitting as the chairman of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). The PDM chief referred to news items the news on various media channels as “baseless

JUI-F chief’s brother Zia-ur-Rehman appears before NAB

PESHAWAR: The younger brother of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Zia-ur-Rehman was summoned by NAB for the second time. He is facing allegations of assets beyond income, illegal appointments and

NAB’s questionnaire to Maulana Fazlur Rehman sent back undelivered

PESHAWAR: A questionnaire sent by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Peshawar to Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman was sent back undelivered. NAB Peshawar had sent a questionnaire by post but the delivery staff of the concerned post office

JUI-F chief excuses himself from attending Larkana rally

LARKANA: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has excused himself from attending the death anniversary programme of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in Garhi Khuda Bukhsh. The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief was invited by former president and Pakistan

JUI-F cancels Maulana Sherani’s party membership

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) headed by Maulana Fazlur Rehman has sacked four party leaders for violating party policy and discipline. The leaders include Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani, Hafiz Hussain Ahmed, Maulana Gul Naseeb and Maulana Shuja-ul-Mulk. The disciplinary committee of

PM has himself admitted his failure: JUI-F chief

MARDAN: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday once again lashed out at the incumbent government and said they have no right to rule the nation. Addressing a public gathering in Mardan, the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief

Rift within JUI-F

It was only a matter of time before the rift would emerge within the JUI-F over the PDM’s narrative. JUI-F leaders have realized that they cannot carry forward the diatribe being pushed by Maulana Fazlur Rehman against state institutions and

After Maulana Sherani, another JUI-F leader opposes PDM’s narrative

ISLAMABAD: The rift seems to widen between the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) as another party leader has criticized party chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the narrative of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).   Maulana Shuja-ul-Mulk, a former MPA and party’s secretary-general

JUI-F senior leader declares Fazlur Rehman ‘selected’

QUETTA: Maulana Akhtar Sherani, a senior central leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan, has termed Maulana Fazlur Rehman as selected and said that we have always disagreed with him on the issue of lying. According to details, Maulana Akhtar Sherani, former

NAB sends questionnaire to JUI-F chief over corruption allegations

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has sent a 26-point questionnaire to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to proceed with investigation into corruption cases. The JUI-F chief has been directed to submit the response till December 24 along with

NAB seeks arrest warrants for Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s close aides

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has sought arrest warrants for two close aides of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. NAB Khyber Pakhtunkwa has written a letter to chairman NAB Justice retired Javed Iqbal to issue arrest warrants

Reap what you sow

During the 2013 general elections, Imran Khan’s main target was Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Apart from Nawaz Sharif, he also continued to target Maulana Fazlur Rehman as his party was seen as a more viable option than the JUI-F and

PDM remains united, wants real democracy: JUI-F chief

NAWABSHAH: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) President Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that institutions should not interfere in the affairs of the country. Maulana Fazlur Rehman told media that the people’s vote had been stolen. “Institutions should not interfere in government

Captain Safdar’s arrest: Maulana Fazlur Rehman meets Maryam Nawaz

KARACHI: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) President Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz. During the meeting, the arrest of Capt. (retd) Safdar was discussed. It may be recalled that this morning PML-N leader

JUI-F chief expected to meet Maryam Nawaz today

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman is expected to meet Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz today. The news was confirmed by the PML-N spokeswoman Marriyum Aurangzeb. The upcoming meeting will also be participated by senior PML-N

Maulana Fazlur Rehman nominated head of PDM

ISLAMABAD: The Opposition parties through consensus have nominated Jamiat ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman as the head of the newly formed Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Saturday. As per details, the decision was made in a virtual meeting

Army Chief met Maulana Fazl before Azadi March: JUI-F leader

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) leader Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri has claimed the army chief invited party leaders to meet them and call off the Azadi March. The JUI-F leader made the revelation while speaking to a private TV channel, stating

Opposition to challenge appointment of JUIF chief’s brother in court

KARACHI: Opposition parties in Sindh have launched a campaign to deport Zia-ur-Rehman, the brother of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman back to KPK. Despite the federal government’s request for Zia-ur-Rehman’s deportation, the Sindh government did not send him back

Opposition in NA criticises PM’s call for treason case against JUI-F chief

ISLAMABAD: The Opposition in National Assembly (NA) raised voices against Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks, that a treason case should be made against Jamiat Ulema-I-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazulr Rehman under Article 6, in attempt to topple the government. The

Maulana’s treason trial

Prime Minister Imran Khan supposedly wants his political arch-rival Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of his eponymous faction of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, to be tried for treason under Article 6 of the Constitution for his attempts to overthrow the government.

People are fed up of rising inflation: Maulana Fazlur Rehman

KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that people were going through a phase of utter despair and were fed up of rising inflation. Talking to journalists, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that he will hold a march

Azadi March: JUI-F chief to hold APC meeting today

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman will hold All Parties Conference (APC) today at his residence to discuss the Azadi March. The Awami National Party (ANP), National Party (NP), Qaumi Watan Party (QWP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) and Markazi

Govt, opposition to hold discussion on Azadi March today

ISLAMABAD: The government’s committee and opposition will hold a formal discussion session on Friday  regarding Jamiat Ulema-i-Islami (JUI-F) ‘Azadi March’. According to reports, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak-led negotiating team would formally sit with Rehbar Committee along with the representatives of

Govt imposes ban on JUI-F’s wing Ansar-ul-Islam

ISLAMABAD: The government has imposed a complete ban on Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)’s  militia on Thursday. The interior ministry has issued a notification stating, “the federal government reasons to believe that Ansar-ul-Islam is capable of functioning as a military organisation, in

LHC hears petition filed against JUI-F anti-govt march

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has conducted a hearing on the constitutional petition filed against Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) anti-government march. During the proceedings, the court inquired replies from provincial and federal governments within a week. The court also directed the

Another petition filed against JUI-F anti-govt march

LAHORE: A petition has been registered in the Lahore High Court (LHC) against Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F)’s anti-government protest that will be held in Islamabad. Advocate Nadeem Sarwar filed the petition against JUI-F Cheif  in the high court, stating that

IHC to hear petition against JUIF’s anti-govt march today

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear a petition against the anti-government Azadi March of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) today. A single bench of the high court comprises of Chief Justice Athar Minallah while hearing the petition directed the deputy

Fazl adamant to hold ‘Azadi March’ on October 27

ISLAMABAD: Rejecting the possibility of any compromise with the government, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has reiterated to hold the ‘Azadi March’ on October 27 despite uncertainty of participation from other opposition parties. Speaking to media, the JUI-F