Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan (JUIP) is a political party in Pakistan. It was established on 29 December 2020 as a breakway faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) (JUI-F), which was led by Fazl-ur-Rehman. The founder and chairman of JUIP is Muhammad Khan Sherani.[2][3]
Jamiat Ulema-e Islam Pakistan | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | JUI-P |
| Ameer | Muhammad Khan Sherani |
| Founder | Muhammad Khan Sherani |
| Founded | 29 December 2020[1] |
| Split from | Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) |
| Headquarters | Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-right |
| Colors | Black & white |
| Party flag | |
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On 31 March 2021, Sherani met Fazl-ur-Rehman to inquire about his health and make suggestions to resolve the differences between their parties. "If Fazl acts on our suggestions, we will join him again," Sherani said.[4]
Alliance with Imran Khan's PTI
On 13 June 2022, Sherani met with Imran Khan and declared an alliance with his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[5]
Sherani also took to Twitter and said that when he asked Fazl ur-Rehman does he have proof that Imran Khan is a Jewish and Indian agent, the latter responded with "it's just a political statement".[6]
References
- Web Desk (29 December 2020). "Maulana Sherani announces new faction, lashes out at JUI-F chief Fazl". The News International.
- Satti, Waqar (21 December 2020). "Fazlur Rehman is himself 'selected', says senior JUI-F leader Maulana Sherani". Geo News. Geo Television Network.
- Web Desk (29 December 2020). "JUI-Pakistan separate from Fazlur Rehman's group, declares Maulana Sherani". Daily Pakistan.
- Shahid, Saleem (3 April 2021). "Sherani's suggestions for reconciliation with Fazl". Dawn.
- "Maulana Sherani announces political alliance with PTI". 13 June 2022.
- "Sherani criticises Fazl's 'fatwa' against Imran". The Express Tribune. Pakistan. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.