A delegation led by Molana Fazal-ur-Rehman meets Shahbaz Sharif

Lahore: A delegation of prominent ulema headed by leader of Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (F) Maulana Fazal ur Rehman met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here today.

The meeting decided to form a joint committee for developing consensus on Women Protection Bill.

The joint committee will comprise ulema and government representatives and propose necessary reforms after a detailed review of the bill.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the government cannot even think of any legislation in contravention of Quran and Sunnah. He said that violence against women is a social reality and this fact cannot be denied. He said that violence against women is a cognizable offense under every religion and moral system.

Shahbaz Sharif said that proposals of ulema will be given due importance for reforming Women Protection Bill. He said that difference of opinion can be addressed through negotiations and consultation and the government is ready to make necessary corrections where necessary.

Molana Fazal ur Rehman appreciated that a meeting has been held for talks on this important issue and the government has given importance to reservations of ulema.

Those who met the Chief Minister included head of Jamiat Ahle Hadith Allama Sajid Mir, central leader of Jamat-e-Islami Sindh Molana Asad Ullah Bhutto, Molana Mehfooz Mashhadi MPA and Molana Amjad Khan.

Minister of State for Religious Affairs Pir Amin ul Hasnaat, Maulana Fazal Rahim of Jamia Ashrafia, Maulana Ghulam Muhammad Sialvi, Maulana Raghib Hussain Naeemi, Provincial Ministers Rana Sanaullah, Syed Haroon Sultan Bukhari, Chief Secretary, Inspector General Police, concerned secretaries, senior officers and Salman Sufi were present on the occasion.