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Business Recorder
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Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025: Fazl announces nationwide protest movement
PESHAWAR: JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that parliament cannot make legislation contrary to the Quran and Sunnah, adding that today's difficulties were being created for marriage below the age of 18. Addressing at a press conference here on Sunday, Maulana Fazl said Council of Islamic Ideology has rejected Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025. JUI chief announced a nationwide protest movement against the recently proposed legislation on underage marriage, declaring the bill contrary to Islamic teachings. JUI-F chief said the Islamic identity of the country was being deliberately targeted and eroded. 'We are still passing through an era of subjugation,' he remarked, alleging that legislation was being made in violation of the Quran and Sunnah, which the JUI-F would never accept. He also lauded the restoration of ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan as Afghan Taliban Afghanistan had condemned terror activities carried out in Pakistan. Fazl stated that democracy had failed to protect its own space, and laws were being enacted under the pretext of FATF and IMF pressures. 'Today, the Constitution is being trampled upon in Pakistan, and we reject these government actions. A robust movement will be launched against them,' he said. He criticised the proposed law on underage marriage, stating that it goes against Islamic principles. 'The condition for marriage in Islam is not age, but physical maturity (bulugh). The JUI-F completely rejects this bill,' he said, adding that the Council of Islamic Ideology had also dismissed the bill. 'No legislation contrary to the Quran and Sunnah will be accepted. Our stance is clear and unwavering,' he reiterated. The JUI-F leader announced a large public gathering in Hazara Division on June 29, where the party will unveil its future course of action. He also commented on global affairs, saying a new conflict has emerged post-9/11. 'JUI-F believes the Asian region must come together in unity and strength,' he added. Expressing concern over regional tensions, he said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'recklessness' had heightened the threat of conflict. India's aggression poses a real danger. Pakistan and Afghanistan are indispensable to each other, he said. Fazl also criticised PPP, saying its protests were not against corruption but against the exposure of their own alleged corruption. He said if there's truly been Rs 40 billion in corruption, mere accusations are not enough. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Fazl warns of protest over marriage bill
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly condemned the bill banning child marriage and warned of taking to the streets if the bill is not withdrawn. Speaking during the National Assembly session on Monday, Fazl said this is a time to promote national unity and solidarity, yet the government is pushing a controversial bill. "A bill has been introduced to prohibit marriages of individuals under eighteen years of age. Was this the right time to bring such a bill? Now, if I oppose it, people will question my stance. National unity demands such actions should not be taken," he said. The Senate on Monday passed a bill proscribing marriage of childrenpeople less than 18 years of age. Calling on the NA speaker for a ruling against the bill, the JUI-F chief said the government should not force the party to come out on the streets. He suggested that the legislation be halted and sent to the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) for review, adding, "If they have no objection, I will also not oppose it." Fazl stated that the entire country and parliament are united in the belief that India committed aggression by launching attacks inside Pakistan between May 6 and May 10. Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam incident, he said India, without investigation, blamed Pakistan for the attack in which 26 Indian nationals were killed and shifted the burden of its security failure onto Pakistan. "Our civilian and religious sites were targeted with missiles. Mosques and nearby families were hit under the claim of attacking terrorist hideouts," he said. Fazl said the Pakistani establishment and military have acknowledged that a nation cannot fight a war without public support. "India not only accused us but also initiated the attack, and the way Pakistan's armed forces responded will be remembered in history." The JUI chief saluted the Pakistan Army for their defense efforts, saying that although a ceasefire has been reached, it is crucial to preserve national unity.
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Fazlur Rehman warns of protests over underage marriage ban bill
JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman condemned the proposed bill seeking to ban underage marriages, warning that failure to withdraw it could force his party to take to the streets, Express News reported. Speaking in the National Assembly on Monday, Rehman criticised the timing of the bill, arguing that the country needs unity and solidarity, not controversy. 'This is a time to promote national cohesion, yet the government is pushing forward a divisive bill,' he said. Referring to the bill that prohibits marriage for individuals under the age of 18, he questioned the necessity of introducing such legislation at this critical moment. 'If I oppose the bill, people will question my stance, but I must raise my voice,' he stated. He urged the Speaker of the National Assembly to issue a ruling against the bill and cautioned the government not to compel his party to protest on the streets. 'It would be better to halt this legislation and refer it to the Council of Islamic Ideology. If they find no objection, I too will have none,' he added. Also Read: Pakistan denies Indian claim of using Shaheen missile in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos Addressing recent regional tensions, Rehman said the entire country and Parliament are united in condemning India's aggression. He denounced India's swift blame on Pakistan following the Pehalgam incident in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir without conducting any investigation. 'India launched missiles targeting our civilian and religious sites, claiming they were attacking terrorist hideouts. They blamed us for their own security failures,' he said. He praised Pakistan's armed forces for their prompt and effective response, stating, 'If our military establishment admits it cannot fight without national support, we must ensure unity. India initiated aggression, but our military's response will be remembered in history.' The JUI-F chief also paid tribute to Pakistan's forces, highlighting the need to maintain unity even after a ceasefire. 'India's Parliament is mocking its own leadership. Modi stands isolated, without public support. To save face, he may resort to such tactics again,' he warned. Read More: Pakistan will never bow to Indian hegemony: DG ISPR He highlighted growing Pakistan-China ties, particularly in the defence domain. 'Our economic partnership with China has now entered the defence sphere. We must trust our ally.' He further stated that European and Israeli technologies failed in recent encounters, whereas Chinese and Asian technologies succeeded. 'The world witnessed how our pilots effectively utilized modern technology,' he claimed. He further stressed the importance of keeping the Afghan border peaceful. He referred to the drone strike in Waziristan, which was also discussed in Parliament, and mentioned his party's million marches in Peshawar and Quetta. 'We organized rallies to break the climate of fear and demonstrate national unity. We showed the world that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are very much alive,' he concluded.
Business Recorder
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Fazl asks why PM was not present in NA
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday lamented the absence of the prime minister, the foreign minister and the defence minister from the National Assembly session. Talking to media outside the Parliament House, the JUI chief said that the country was going through a critical situation. 'India is trying to create a problem but the Pakistan's defence is strong and the entire nation is standing in one row', said the JUI chief, adding that they were expecting a resolution; however, the prime minister, the foreign minister and the defence minister were not present in the house. 'To whom will they convey their views', said Maulana, adding that India has challenged them and the government should take the Parliament into confidence regarding the preparations. He said that they boycotted the proceedings of the Parliament, adding that the army does not fight the war alone, the entire nation is together. He said that everything else should be left behind for the sake of the country's unity. He said that India was talking about war, while the Modi government was not getting public support. It is the government's job to call an all-parties' conference, said the JUI chief while replying to a question, adding that if they call an all-parties' conference, there will be talk of division. If it is deemed, to call an all-parties' conference, then they will contact former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, he added. He said that Modi has suffered a clear defeat in Kashmir. Modi is sectarian, wants to divide Muslims by creating riots, the JUI chief added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
JUI-F chief questions govt's security priorities
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday questioned the government's security priorities, lamenting the absence of any explanation as to who would ensure internal security if the military's focus shifted towards India. He expressed serious concern over the absence of the federal cabinet during Monday's key parliamentary session convened amid growing tensions with India, questioning the government's seriousness in the face of a looming external threat. He added that when the military is diverted towards the Indian border, the responsibility for internal security becomes even more pressing.
