Not taken into confidence over amendments, says Fazl

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-F (JUI-F) Chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman reiterated on Tuesday that the government did not take him into confidence over the 21st Constitutional and Army Act Amendment drafts.

Speaking outside Parliament after the amendments had been approved by the National Assembly, Rehman said terrorism is not linked to religion.

He went on to say that although strict measures should be taken to control terrorism in Pakistan, but if only religious institutions were targeted, then it becomes controversial. He stressed that the word 'Madrassah' should be removed from the bill.

Earlier, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said he should have the right to submit a petition in the Supreme Court against the establishment of special courts.