Islamabad — Senator Faisal Vawda met JUI‑F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman as part of the ongoing consultations on the 27th Constitutional Amendment. According to Express News, the meeting took place at Maulana’s residence, where JUI‑F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri was also present. Both leaders discussed the political situation in the country and the implications of the proposed amendment.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Vawda said that the numbers required for the passage of the 27th Amendment were already complete and that Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s role was crucial for Pakistan’s political stability. He described the JUI‑F leader as a strong and seasoned politician who would carefully review and understand the issues related to the amendment. Vawda added that while the media was focused on the 27th Amendment, he was already preparing for the 28th, noting that as the country progresses, constitutional changes will continue to emerge.
The senator clarified that the 18th Amendment was not being rolled back and that any adjustments, such as transfers, postings, or age‑related changes, would only be made through consensus. He pointed out that the federal government was providing Rs 2,000 billion to the provinces and that agreed‑upon changes should not be viewed negatively. Referring to Article 243, he emphasized that it covers not only military matters but also economic, cyber, and financial warfare, and that Pakistan must strengthen all three forces to ensure national defense.
Vawda expressed confidence that the 27th Amendment would pass smoothly, saying that if any ambiguity arose, it would be resolved quickly. He also remarked that the Pakistan Peoples Party was the guarantor of the current system and would not allow it to be rolled back. On the question of PTI’s involvement, he said that the party should be taken into confidence, but if it chose not to participate, that was its own decision.
When asked about his relationship with the Tehreek‑e‑Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), Vawda said he had enjoyed good ties with the group in the past and expected to maintain them in the future. However, he acknowledged that tensions had arisen over certain issues, warning that unnecessary confrontation could trigger backlash or even lead to the imposition of governor’s rule.