Our Correspondent
Sukkur
JUI-F head Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday told the government’s negotiation committee — due to hold talks with the opposition tomorrow on its anti-government protest — to “bring the prime minister’s resignation letter” with them when they come.
Fazl said that his anti-government protest — dubbed by the party as ‘Azadi March’ — is on schedule for October 31 and no change is on the cards. “A decision to take it back will only be made, if at all, by the Rehbar Committee,” he said, addressing a press conference in Sukkur after a meeting between JUI-F members.
He, however, downplayed the possibility of such an outcome, expressing full confidence that the march will take place with full participation and endorsement by the nation.
The JUI-F chief reiterated the opposition’s plans of showing solidarity with Kashmiris on October 27 — observed across the world by Kashmiris as Black Day. “Special programmes will be held throughout the country and a large gathering will be held in Karachi on the occasion,” he said.
Fazl denied that there was any unwillingness by the Rehbar Committee to meet with their government counterparts. He said that after tomorrow’s meeting between the two sides, the opposition parties will hold consultations before responding to the government.
“However, what can be expected from a team headed by Pervez Khattak?
