Rana Sanaullah, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs said that the decision regarding the seminary bill will not be made on the streets, but rather through negotiations between the concerned parties. Speaking to the media he said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman is willing to listen and engage in dialogue “Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s approach to the issue has been positive and open to understanding,” Rana Sanaullah added. The prime minister’s advisor proposed that Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s legal team should meet with government representatives to find a solution.

He expressed confidence that the issue can be resolved through negotiations, and that there is no possibility of a deadlock. “The government wants some amendments be made to the Madrasa Bill before it is notified. However, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has insisted that the bill should be notified first, and then the government can make any necessary amendments. Rana Sanaullah said that the issue will be resolved as soon as possible, and that there is no intention to delay or obstruct the process.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)