Summary Earlier, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) decided to not approve the amendments
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The voting on Monday regarding the approval of the draft of the amendments in the Army Act and the Constitution to establish military courts has been postponed until January 6 (Tuesday).
Earlier, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) decided to not approve the amendments.
However, after the approval from the National Assembly, both the bills will be presented in the Senate.
The members of the National Assembly will express their willingness over the matter with the show of hand. At least two by third members of the National Assembly are needed to approve the amendments.
The Pakistan Army Act 1952, Pakistan Air Force Act 1953, Pakistan Navy Ordinance 1961 and Protection of Pakistan Act 2014 will get protection from the Constitution through the Schedule 1 after the 21st amendment is approved.
On the other hand, according to the sources, JUI-F has decided to not approve of the amendments. JUI-F has demanded the government to replace the sectarian and anti-religious words from the draft. Furthermore, the government has expressed a resolve to remove JUI-F s reservations over the matter at any cost.
JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman called on Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq, Mufti Taqi Usmani, Qari Haneef Jalandhry, Allama Sajid Meer and Allama Jaleel Naqvi to discuss the matter.
