Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman stated that both the establishment and Western powers have been actively working against religious seminaries since the creation of Pakistan.
He also claimed that preparations are underway for a military operation in Kurram, Express News reported.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony at Jamia Islamia Babuzi in Mardan, he said religious institutions have been under pressure since the creation of Pakistan.
The JUI-F leader was the chief guest at the event which was also attended by party leaders including Ata-ul-Haq Darwish, Amir Maulana Amanat Shah Haqani District, Dr. Syed Ahmad Binori, head of Jamia Binoria Karachi, and Mufti Hamad Yousafzai.
While addressing the ceremony, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that while he is not against new technology, it must always be used for the benefit of humanity. He added that Western culture continues to target religious parties.
He further noted that since the creation of Pakistan, both the establishment and western forces have been working against religious seminaries.
He also referred to General Musharraf and urged him to recognize that Pakistan had become a servant of the US while the country’s forefathers had fought for independence.
The JUI-F chief also spoke on the issue of registration of seminaries and claimed that they are not against modern education but the division within the government had caused problems.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman stressed that his party would continue to defend religious seminaries and assured that they were not against modern knowledge.
He also mentioned that as a political party they support negotiations, provided they are conducted with sincerity.
The JUI-F leader concluded by stating that efforts are being made to pave the way for a military operation in Kurram. He also criticized the provincial government, claiming that there was no governance in the province where corruption and commission mafias were operating freely.
