Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza held a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former speaker of the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, to discuss issues surrounding the Societies Registration Amendment Bill and bilateral cooperation on political issues.
During the meeting, Senator Kamran Murtaza sought PTI’s support in drafting legislation for religious seminaries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, emphasizing the need for the KP Assembly to also legislate regarding religious madrassas.
The senator said the JUI would also talk to the political leadership of Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan for legislation. He highlighted that the scope of the bill passed by the Center would be limited to Islamabad, requiring provincial assemblies, including those of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to legislate on the matter independently.
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“PTI should first decide through internal consultations whether it wants to cooperate with us or not,” Kamran Murtaza remarked, pointing out contradictory statements from PTI leaders about JUI and madrassas. He suggested that PTI clarify its stance and come up with a united approach before proceeding.
Asad Qaiser, on his part, sought clarity on how the PTI could assist the JUI-F in addressing the issues faced by madrassas. He indicated willingness to consult further within the PTI to explore avenues for collaboration.
The meeting also touched upon the broader political landscape and potential coordination between JUI-F and PTI on key legislative and political matters.
