Allegations have been made regarding the career progression of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s brother, Ziaur Rehman, claiming that he secured senior administrative positions through political influence.
According to the claims, Ziaur Rehman was a Grade-17 employee and engineer at PTCL before allegedly being appointed as an Assistant Commissioner and later promoted to Deputy Commissioner without passing either the provincial or federal competitive civil service examinations.
The allegations further state that he was later posted as Deputy Commissioner of Khushab after being transferred from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Punjab. They also claim that despite being an officer of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Management Service (PMS), he was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Karachi Central by the Sindh government on July 23, 2020.
The appointment is alleged to have taken place shortly after a July 10, 2020, meeting in Karachi between Maulana Fazlur Rehman, former president Asif Ali Zardari, and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
The claims also accuse Maulana Fazlur Rehman of using his political influence to secure government positions for family members and associates while criticising others over governance and accountability.
Also Read, JUI-F calls nationwide protest tomorrow against rising inflation
Earlier, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced a nationwide protest tomorrow, Friday, calling for a “Day of Protest” across Pakistan against rising inflation and growing unrest in the country.
According to the party, demonstrations will be held in all provincial capitals and district headquarters in response to escalating security concerns, a recent surge in terrorism, and worsening economic conditions.
The JUI-F leadership stated that the protest aims to highlight public grievances over inflation and instability, urging citizens to participate in large numbers. On the special appeal of JUI Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the party has completed its protest preparations.
