LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have reportedly reached a partial agreement on judicial reforms, following a late-night meeting at Jati Umra, the residence of Nawaz Sharif in Lahore.
The meeting, which took place after a dinner hosted by Nawaz Sharif, focused on the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
Addressing the media after the meeting, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, the JUI-F chief, stated that an initial draft had been rejected and would continue to be rejected.
Maulana Fazl announced that consensus had been reached on judicial reforms, with further consultations to be held on additional proposals.
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He added that he would meet with PTI leadership after returning to Islamabad, and their input would be incorporated into the constitutional amendment.
Fazl reiterated his party’s previous rejection of the initial amendment, emphasising that this stance remains unchanged.
He stressed the importance of resolving major issues through comprehensive discussions. “If we engage in detailed dialogue on key matters, both the country and the Constitution will be safeguarded,” he said.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the PPP chairman, confirmed that the PML-N had agreed to the draft proposed by the PPP and JUI-F regarding judicial reforms. He expressed confidence that the constitutional amendment would be passed by both houses of parliament.