• Ishaq Dar asserts that all three parties are in agreement regarding judicial reforms • Bilawal claims that amendments will be passed at the “appropriate” time On Wednesday, during a meeting at Jati Umra, the Sharif family’s home in Lahore, the ruling parties almost won over Maulana Fazlur Rehman of the JUI-F for their “judicial reform package.”
However, in order for the parties to reach a complete consensus on the constitutional amendments, which have recently become a source of contention in national politics, they still need the PTI’s cooperation.
The PML-N, PPP, and JUI-F leaders, as well as representatives from all three parties, attended the meeting to finalize the changes and discuss the unfinished amendments.
After 12 PM, they held a public interview to brief the media about the result of the gathering. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of the JUI-F, stated that the trio was “near consensus” on some issues and had reached agreement on others. When he said they were getting closer to a consensus, he seemed hopeful.
“Subsequent to arriving at Islamabad, I will converse with the PTI about the proposed alterations and attempt to accept it,” he said, adding that revisions would be brought to fortify the foundations.
The modifications, according to PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, would be approved by parliament at a later date. The consensus on proposed drafts that two parties, the PPP and the JUI-F, reached yesterday (Tuesday); Currently, it is between three parties: PML-N, PPP, and JUI-F,” the PPP leader stated.
He added that the proposed constitutional court would ensure swift justice and safeguard the Constitution.
