Aspirations of tribesmen to be given priority in deciding FATA fate: Fazalur Rehman

DI KHAN: Jamiat Ulema-e Islam- Fazalur Rehman (JUI-F) Chairman Maulana Fazalur Rehman has stated that the fate of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) should be decided keeping in view the aspirations and wishes of tribal people.

Talking to media after attending the wedding reception JUI-F’s leader Haji Abdul Rasheed’s son on Monday, he said that decision of FATA merger is an important issue that should be taken whilst prioritising the interest of tribal people.

Fazal said that the process should be completed by abiding all the approved constitutional and legal procedures. He said that due consideration should be given to all stakeholders in connection with FATA merger.

Later more than 300 tribal elites met with Maulana Fazalur Rehman and appraised him regarding their stance on FATA. Speaking on the occasion Fazalur Rehman termed the issue strategic and said that he fully supports the decision of FATA Supreme Council.

He also underlined the need of adopting a democratic way to reach a solution over FATA.