ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, inquired about his well-being, and expressed best wishes.
During the meeting at Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence, they discussed matters of mutual interest and the overall situation of the country.
The Interior Minister also thanked Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his historic role in the approval of the 26th constitutional amendment.
Minister Naqvi acknowledged that Maulana Fazlur Rehman has always prioritised Pakistan’s interests, to which the JUI-F leader responded that their primary focus remained the welfare of Pakistan and its people.
Earlier, Jamiat Ulema Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has stated that politicians played a major role in the weakening of democracy.
While speaking to the media here on Wednesday, he said that politicians have often compromised democracy for their personal interests.
He strongly condemned the recent incident with Khawaja Asif in London and called on the UK government to take appropriate legal action.
Maulana Fazl added that Pakistan does not interfere in American politics, nor will they allow any foreign interference in Pakistan’s affairs.
He said that while he was not in favour of imprisoning any politician, he clarified that he has no role in the efforts for the release of Imran Khan. –Agencies