Says he will attend public rally in Karachi, where party will outline its future course of action
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Photo: File
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, on Wednesday, demanded that the government arrest the killer of cleric Maulana Muhammad Idrees, who was martyred in a targeted attack in Charsadda, and announced countrywide protests on Friday.
“Stop taking free salaries and instead focus on bringing to justice the killers of cleric Muhammad Idrees. It is your duty to bring them to justice and make them publicly accountable,” Fazl said while speaking during a condolence gathering in Charsadda.
He expressed outrage over the continued violence against religious figures, asserting that the government must prioritise identifying and prosecuting criminals.
He announced that protests would be held across the country on Friday in response to the martyrdom of the cleric, adding that on May 14, he would attend a large public rally in Karachi, where the party would outline its future course of action.
During his speech, the JUI-F chief said that the survival of Pakistan was due to the efforts of religious leaders and institutions. “We saved this country, and if Pakistan is standing today, it is because of the efforts of scholars, institutions, and religious leaders. The country’s stability is ensured by the JUI and the religious seminaries of Pakistan,” he added.
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Fazl emphasised that they stand firm with Pakistan’s constitution and laws, asserting that no one among them would engage in armed politics or rebellion. He further highlighted the sacrifices made by their people, shedding light on the incident in Bajaur.
“We are making sacrifices; our people are being martyred. We lifted 80 funerals in a single gathering,” he remarked. He also mentioned the martyrdom of prominent scholars in Waziristan and tribal areas.
He reiterated their aim to make Pakistan an Islamic state and urged steadfastness in this journey. He strongly opposed armed politics, stating, “Anyone who takes that path is guilty in the eyes of Islam, the Prophet (peace be upon him), and Allah.”
