Fazl claims govt lost grip on KP, Balochistan amid rising lawlessness

• Lawlessness has made people's lives, properties unsafe: Fazl.
• Says interest-based system to end within stipulated time.
• JUI-F chief emphasises need for taking prompt action.

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the president of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), said on Monday that the government had lost the writ in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan because of the widespread lawlessness, which made people’s lives and properties unsafe there, The News reported.

Addressing scholars, students and other dignitaries at the Jamia Arabia Naumania Salihiya in Dera Ismail Khan, the JUI-F chief expressed concern over the declining public trust in the state and its institutions while highlighting the significance of their integrity, stability, and respect.

He emphasised the need to take prompt action to rectify the situation, avoid further errors and blunders, and avert grave repercussions.

Later, talking to the media, he reiterated that the elimination of the interest-based system was not only a manifesto for the JUI-F but it was also the foundation of Pakistan’s ideology.

He assured that the end of the interest-based system would be achieved within the stipulated timeframe with economic benefits bringing prosperity to the nation.

Fazl reaffirmed his party’s commitment to protecting both Islamic beliefs and democracy. He also said the JUI-F will counter dictatorship with strong faith and safeguard the mandate given by the patriotic people of Pakistan.

Earlier, at the religious seminary Jamia Arabia Naumania Salihiya, he met Sheikhul Hadith Maulana Ashraf Ali and other scholars. He praised their services for Islam and Pakistan. Senior JUIF members, including Engr Maulana Ziaur Rahman, Kafeel Ahmad Nizami, Maulana Qari Muhammad Umair Farooqi, Maulana Qari Ijaz Farooqi and Muhammad Aslam were also present.

Party local leaders and religious scholars accorded a warm welcome to the Maulana upon his arrival at the Darul Uloom Naumania and praised his role in the 26th constitutional amendment. The JUIF chief later also visited the home of long-time member Abdullah Shahjehan, who is suffering from paralysis. He prayed for his early recovery.