JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman accuses government of misusing Constitution in KP
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman accused the federal government of unconstitutional actions regarding emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday.
Constitutional concerns raised by opposition
The politician stated that transferring power occurred through force rather than public opinion. He argued that the Centre claimed to follow the law while allegedly misusing the Constitution. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was blamed for failing to protect parliamentary sanctity according to the report.
Government defends its position
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said governor's rule would last six months. The state of emergency in twelve districts will continue until peace is fully restored. Officials defended the move citing deliberate disengagement from counter-terrorism efforts by the provincial administration.
Call for democratic charter
Fazlur Rehman urged political forces to abandon confrontation and resolve differences through dialogue. He warned that concentration of power threatens the country's constitutional order. A new Charter of Democracy is needed to unite forces against instability.
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