Hafiz Hamdullah, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), says that the standard of other parties is ‘my judge and your judge’. He should be brought on the basis of seniority and the appointment under the 26th Amendment should start with the next Chief Justice.
Hafiz Hamdullah while speaking in the news program “News Insight with Aamir Zia” today said that on the occasion, the People’s Party made a commitment that this would happen, but then deviated from this promise.
They said that they wanted to distort the 1973 constitution, we stopped many things that were aimed at distorting the constitution.
He said that there is a war of power in the country, not of principle, one party is trying to make my chair strong, its ally, the other party is showing more loyalties so that the next turn should be his, and the strength of my chair belongs to Mr. It is in the strength of the chair, the survival of my chair is in the survival of the big sir’s chair, all this is happening for him.
He said that first of all Nawaz Sharif gave extension to General Bajwa, Nawaz Sharif took the name of General Faiz and General Bajwa in Gujranwala rally, then the same Nawaz Sharif also asked for extension through Khawaja Asif, People’s Party And PML-N participated in that extension but JUI opposed this extension despite joining PDM.
Hafiz Hamdullah said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman himself said a couple of months ago that I am against extension, whether it is of a judge, a general or a bureaucrat.
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**Interview with Hafiz Hamdullah on Judicial Appointments and Political Alliances**
**Interviewer:** Hafiz Hamdullah, thank you for joining us today. You mentioned that the practice among parties is merely “my judge and your judge.” Can you elaborate on what you mean by that?
**Hafiz Hamdullah:** Thank you for having me. What I mean is that the political landscape has become incredibly self-serving. Parties are not focusing on principles; instead, they are exploiting the judiciary to strengthen their own positions. The next Chief Justice should be appointed based on merit and seniority, as mandated by the 26th Amendment, rather than political affiliations.
**Interviewer:** You criticized the People’s Party for not following through on their commitment regarding constitutional integrity. What are your thoughts on their intentions?
**Hafiz Hamdullah:** The People’s Party’s initial promise was commendable, but they quickly deviated from it. Their actions suggest an aim to distort the foundational principles of the 1973 constitution. This is a worrying trend that undermines our democratic fabric.
**Interviewer:** You also pointed out a power struggle among major parties. Do you believe this is purely about maintaining power rather than genuine governance?
**Hafiz Hamdullah:** Absolutely. The ongoing political drama is a battle for power, not principle. Each party is trying to secure its future, often at the expense of the country’s stability. For instance, Nawaz Sharif’s duality in supporting extensions shows a lack of accountability that we must address.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that Maulana Fazlur Rehman is against extensions for any officials. Is there a consistent approach within your party towards governance?
**Hafiz Hamdullah:** Yes, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has been clear about his stance against extensions, regardless of the individual. This integrity is crucial if we want to restore faith in our institutions.
**Interviewer:** This raises an interesting point for discussion. Should political parties prioritize their survival over genuine democratic principles? Readers, what are your thoughts on the balance between political power and constitutional integrity in Pakistan?
