Maulana Fazlur Rehman Puts Forward Five Conditions to Act as Mediator Between Government and Opposition Amid Stalled Talks
ISLAMABAD: In a bitter stalemate in the political talks, both the federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have contacted the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman, asking him to act as a mediator to end the current deadlock.
Sources said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman has set five conditions to play a mediator in the developments regarding the height of the Islami Bank Building.In response to queries from both sides, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has put forward five conditions to become a mediator, sources said. Before considering the formal role of mediator, JUI-F chief will first carefully evaluate the extent to which both sides are serious in a meaningful resolution.
A summary of the key points of Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s mediation terms.
The final decision to mediate will be taken after a detailed examination of formal responses from government and opposition on the underlying fundamental issues, made clear by Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Both camps would be warned by the JUI-F leader about the consequences of employing force against the upcoming long march, saying “nothing will remain from the political dimension.” He said the only way forward is to find mutual accommodation to each other’s positions.
Sincere and earnest efforts, if both sides show flexibility, will ensure a breakthrough, he added, emphasizing on Middle Ground: Reassuring political stakeholders.
Sources say that a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Maulana Fazlur Rehman is soon to be held to discuss the proposed terms in view of a positive signal that has been received from the JUI-F leadership.