JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman convenes all-party meet

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman convenes all-party meet

AgenciesUpdated: Monday, November 04, 2019, 10:58 PM IST
article-image
Islamic political party Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman (C) delivers a speech during an anti-government "Azadi (Freedom) March" in Islamabad. | Photo by FAROOQ NAEEM / AFP

Islamabad: Pakistan's firebrand cleric-cum-politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday convened an all-party conference to discuss the future course of action as the 48-hour deadline set by him for Prime Minister Imran Khan's resignation has expired.

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) leader, who is leading a huge protest dubbed as 'Azadi March' comprising tens of thousands of his supporters in the national capital, said the movement to oust the prime minister "will continue to move ahead and will never be on the back foot".

Rehman on Friday gave Khan a two-day ultimatum to resign, saying the "Gorbachev of Pakistan" must step down without testing the patience of peaceful protestors.

RECENT STORIES

US Signals Willingness To Renew Talks With Iran, Avoid Prolonged War

US Signals Willingness To Renew Talks With Iran, Avoid Prolonged War

US Strikes In Iran: Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar Says Emergency UNSC Meeting Backed By Russia, China & Pak...

US Strikes In Iran: Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar Says Emergency UNSC Meeting Backed By Russia, China & Pak...

Iranian Missile Strikes Have Forced Evacuations Of 8,000 Israelis

Iranian Missile Strikes Have Forced Evacuations Of 8,000 Israelis

Operation Sindhu: 311 More Indians Evacuated From War-Hit Iran Arrive In Delhi; Total 1,428...

Operation Sindhu: 311 More Indians Evacuated From War-Hit Iran Arrive In Delhi; Total 1,428...

Russia Slams US Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Sites As ‘Flagrant’ Violation Of International Law

Russia Slams US Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Sites As ‘Flagrant’ Violation Of International Law