Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Saturday that he was against putting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and any other politicians behind bars.

Expressing his thoughts in Mardan, Rehman said: "It is up to the courts to declare the innocence of the PTI founder." He said there was no room for promoting extremism in the politics.

"Both the JUI-F and PTI had shown rigidness in terms of the attitude in the past. The efforts are underway to balance the situation in the country."

Speaking about an anniversary of the elections, Rehman said, "The government was formed on the basis of rigging on February 8."

He said, "The JUI-F has fought its war single-handedly."

Rehman stated, "It is unfair to throw out the opponents from the politics through the power."

Underlining the importance of holding talks in politics, Rehman said, "It is important to maintain contacts with the opponents in politics."

He was of the view that economic prosperity hinges on the prosperity of the laypeople."

Rehman said, "The rigging was held during the general elections in both the center and provinces."

Expressing his reservations over the registration of the seminaries, Rehman stated, "The process of the registration of the seminaries is still being delayed. We want to address the problems in a good manner."

He said, "We got success in the 26th constitutional amendment."

"Every institution should work by remaining in boundaries in line with the country's constitution."

Talking about United States President Donald Trump, Rehman said, "Donald Trump has no understanding of the global issues."