Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman has launched a bid to bring Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership closer, a private TV channel reported amid reports that the religio-political party leader held a second meeting with Asif Ali Zardari in less than 24 hours.
The meeting between Fazl and Zardari lasted for half an hour, the report said, during which the two figures exchanged views on overall situation of the country.
The two party heads expressed concerns over actions against opposition parties, and held consultation over a future course of action by the opposition.
Fazl reportedly made an effort for a meeting between Zardari and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
“All grievances should be put aside in the current situation,” the JUI-F chief was quoted as suggesting the PPP co-chairman at the meeting.
“All opposition parties should sit together and carve out a joint strategy,” he added.
However, a spokesman for Asif Ali Zardari denied Nawaz’s mention during the meeting. “The meeting exchanged views on political situation of the country,” Amir Fida Paracha said. “There was no mention of Nawaz Sharif at the meeting,” he added.
Published in Daily Times, January 6th 2019.
