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Bilawal meets Fazl, discusses political, legislative matters

April 02, 2026
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari shaking hands with Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the latter’s residence in Islamabad on April 1, 2026. — X/@MediaCellPPP
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari shaking hands with Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the latter’s residence in Islamabad on April 1, 2026. — X/@MediaCellPPP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUIF) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the latter’s residence on Wednesday and discussed the country’s political situation, upcoming regional elections and legislative affairs.

According to party sources, the meeting, lasting around one-and-a-half hours, focused on elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as coordination on parliamentary business.

Both sides agreed in principle to maintain ongoing consultation on the legislative process in the National Assembly and Senate, signalling potential cooperation on key political matters. No joint statement was issued after the meeting and Bilawal left without speaking to the media.

The PPP delegation included former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, former Senate chairman Nayyar Hussain Bukhari and Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin. Maulana Fazlur Rehman was accompanied by Asad Mahmood and Senator Kamran Murtaza.