Sheikh Waqas says Fazl’s concerns addressed

Sheikh Waqas reveals 26th Amendment had been discussed with the Maulana

By Abubakar Saddiq
April 28, 2025
This collage shows, PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram (left) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUIF) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman (right). — Facebook@@PTIOfficial/Maulana Fazl ur Rehman/File
This collage shows, PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram (left) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUIF) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman (right). — Facebook@@PTIOfficial/Maulana Fazl ur Rehman/File

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said on Sunday that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUIF) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had expressed reservations about the political situation in Dera Ismail Khan.

Speaking to Geo News, he said that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur had addressed the Maulana’s concerns, and he was assured that all future political actions would be undertaken by PTI itself.

He emphasized that the dialogue process with the Maulana would continue. “If Maulana Fazlur Rehman chooses not to maintain the alliance, it is his decision,” he said.

Sheikh Waqas revealed that the 26th Amendment had been discussed with the Maulana, noting that the JUIF head had voted in favour of the government at that time.

Regarding plans for an upcoming protest, the PTI leader said a strategy was being finalized and would be announced soon.

When asked whether Maulana Fazlur Rehman had formally declined to be part of the alliance, Sheikh Waqas Akram responded, “Just take it as a ‘no’ for now.”