Former president and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Arif Alvi met with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence in Islamabad on Tuesday to discuss the government's proposed constitutional amendments, a move seen as part of the broader efforts to break the deadlock over crucial political reforms.
Prominent personalities such as Abdul Jalil Jan, Maulana Attaul Haq Darvesh, Maulana Asad Mahmood, Akhunzada Hussain, and PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja attended the gathering.
Sources claim that the talks centered on going over the suggested changes meant to update the constitution. Alvi congratulated Fazlur Rehman on voicing his opinion about the amendments during the previous round of parliamentary debates.
The conference took place at a pivotal moment, when the alliance led by the ruling PML-N is encountering opposition in attempting to enact its package of covert constitutional amendments. Formerly a major political ally, Fazlur Rehman has become a major roadblock, refusing to support the government's planned amendments in spite of vigorous lobbying.
According to sources, PTI founder Imran Khan assigned Alvi a specific role, which could indicate that the PTI is keeping a close eye on events and may try to sway the result.
The secretive constitutional revisions seek to address a number of political and legal concerns, including as changes to the judiciary and the appointment procedure in higher courts. The goal of the modifications is to modify the federal system's power structure as well.
Govt's setback and JUI-F's stance
Monday's attempt by the ruling coalition, headed by the PML-N, to introduce the amendment bill was derailed when Fazlur Rehman declined to back the government's package. The National Assembly and Senate met back-to-back during the weekend's long legislative sessions, but the government was unable to secure the necessary votes to enact the bill.
Fazlur Rehman has not wavered in his denial, citing worries about the government's secrecy during the procedure. His backing is vital for the alliance to adopt the modifications because his party, JUI-F, controls significant votes in the Senate and the National Assembly. The administration is unlikely to get the two-thirds majority needed to approve a bill without JUI-F's support.
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