Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman arrived at the political camp of prominent figure Farrukh Khokhar in Islamabad, where Khokhar formally announced his joining of the party in a gathering held at Dera Taji Khokhar. The event was marked by fiery speeches and strong ideological affirmations, with both leaders vowing to strengthen the movement for an Islamic democratic Pakistan.
In his welcome speech, Farrukh Khokhar expressed admiration for Maulana Fazlur Rehman, particularly citing the latter’s speech on Khatm-e-Nabuwwat as a turning point that inspired him. “My family has a political background, with my father once affiliated with the Pakistan Peoples Party,” Khokhar noted, adding that he had now decided to align with JUI to serve religious and national interests. He praised Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his unwavering support of the Pakistan Army during the war with India, calling him a true patriot.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, addressing the joining ceremony, welcomed Farrukh Khokhar into the party, stating that his inclusion would further energise JUI’s ranks and amplify its voice for Islamic values and constitutional supremacy. “Farrukh Khokhar’s joining will not only strengthen our political convoy but also aid in the promotion of Islam across the country,” he remarked. Reaffirming the party’s mission, the JUI chief said the struggle for an Islamic democratic state will continue, and the constitution must reflect the values it was originally built upon.
He also took aim at the Supreme Court, alleging that it had been “forced to change its stance” on the sensitive issue of Khatm-e-Nabuwwat. Expressing global concern, he warned that religion is being mocked around the world and called upon the international community to wake up. “A specific lobby in Pakistan is actively trying to weaken our religious foundations,” he cautioned, vowing there would be no compromise on the country’s Islamic ideology.
Touching on the economic situation, Maulana Fazl criticised the government for failing to curb inflation, stating that the people are being crushed under skyrocketing prices while neighbouring countries move ahead in development. “Improvement is not possible unless the life of the common man is transformed,” he stressed.
He concluded by saying that the establishment of Farrukh Khokhar’s camp reflects the rising political momentum in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and the beginning of a new chapter for JUI in the region.