Bilawal Bhutto invites Maulana Fazal ur Rehman to join political alliance, sources

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman, in a meeting that focused on evolving political developments and possible new alignments in Sindh and Balochistan, ARY News reported citing sources.

According to sources, discussions during the meeting revolved around ongoing efforts to bring Maulana Fazal ur Rehman and his party into potential power-sharing arrangements, with particular interest in Sindh and Balochistan. Bilawal Bhutto reportedly extended a formal invitation to Maulana Fazal ur Rehman to explore political cooperation.

JUI chief, however, indicated that any decision regarding political alignment would be taken after internal party consultation, keeping his position reserved for the time being.

Meanwhile, political activity in Sindh has intensified, with opposition groups reportedly working to bring his party into the broader opposition fold. Sources suggest that leaders from the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) have also reached out to Maulana Fazal ur Rehman as part of these efforts.

A GDA delegation is expected to meet Maulana Fazal ur Rehman as well, with discussions likely to include key political messaging. According to sources, the delegation is set to convey a message from Pir Pagara during the meeting.

The GDA is also expected to formally offer JUI-F a role within the opposition in Sindh, as political stakeholders continue to explore shifting alliances in the region.

Also Read: Fazal ur Rehman demands full medical facilities for PTI founder

Earlier, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Fazal ur Rehman called for comprehensive medical facilities to be provided to Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), at Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi.

Speaking to the media, he said that as the leader of a major political party, Imran Khan should be granted all necessary healthcare services while in custody.

He stressed that Imran Khan must also be allowed to consult his personal doctors for a medical examination.

“Human compassion and our traditions demand that Imran Khan be provided complete medical facilities in jail and be permitted examination by his personal physician,” he said, adding that turning political differences into personal enmity harms society.

He further remarked that politics should serve as a means of public welfare rather than hostility.