Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Saturday that since the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) holds the majority in KP, any change in the province should come from within the party itself.
Addressing a press conference at Mufti Mehmood Centre in Peshawar, Rehman asserted: "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is suffering from insecurity, Sindh is under the control of criminals, and Balochistan is facing terrorism, while the rulers are extorting armed groups."
The JUI-F chief said: "They do not recognise the authority of armed groups and that the public is dissatisfied with the role of the state. Although political parties have differences, there is no enmity."
He lamented the merger of FATA, calling it a mistake and stated that the significant constitutional change was made without any debate. He suggested that those responsible should acknowledge their lack of political insight.
Regarding the Senate elections, he said: "I cannot comment on any adjustment yet, but future plans would be decided after consultations with jirgas, and all decisions would involve the consultation of FATA tribes. A grand jirga of FATA tribes is scheduled for tomorrow.
He questioned: "Whether the government regretted its actions or if it is merely a strategy to exploit FATA's natural resources. Rehman claimed: "If I was satisfied with the federal government's performance, I would be part of it, but since assemblies have been bought, I cannot be part of a corrupt government."
Urging acceptance of the public's decision, Rehman said, "The JUI-F will not come to power relying on anyone. If the JUI-F-led government comes to power, corruption and extortion will end."
Talking about the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Rehman said, "The movements should be for a greater cause, not merely for the release of any individual."
