The government and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) are in active negotiations over a new framework for the registration of religious seminaries (madrasas).
Officials have expressed openness to revising the process to address concerns raised by JUI-F leadership.
Senator Kamran Murtaza, along with the government’s legal advisors, is set to play a pivotal role in these discussions.
Reports suggested that the government may propose honoring a 2019 agreement as a step toward resolving the issue.
Options under review include registering madrasas under either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Interior.
The government has also signaled willingness to allow registration through the Deputy Commissioner’s office, depending on new legislation.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of JUI-F, is expected to deliberate with his party’s Shura and madrasa representatives before making a final decision.
The ongoing dialogue aims to strike a balance between state regulation and preserving the independence of religious institutions.
Earlier, JUI-F issued strong ultimatum to federal government, warning of a protest march towards Islamabad if the long-awaited Madrasah Registration Bill is not passed by December 8.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman that concerns regarding the bill will be addressed.
Sharif also invited Rehman for a direct meeting to resolve the issue.
Despite receiving approval from both chambers of Parliament, the bill aimed at regulating and registering religious seminaries has been repeatedly delayed
