Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Punjab has called on its supporters and workers to prepare for demonstrations, accusing the government of reneging on its promise on the 26th Amendment amid rising tensions over delays in the debate. Madrasa Registration Law.
“We believe in reconciliation, but the government is pushing us to resist,” said a JUI-F Punjab spokesperson.
A statement from the religious-political party said President Asif Ali Zardari expressed concern that seminaries would be registered under the Societies Act, which could lead to the introduction of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) if the madrassa bill becomes law. , Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) and other sanctions against the country.
Earlier today, Maulana Fazlur Rehman-led party spokesperson said the law was deliberately delayed to replace “international forces”.
Speaking at an event held at Jamia Usmania Madrasa in Nowshera, KP on December 7, the party chief set December 8 as the deadline for the government to approve the seminary registration bill.
However, a few hours before the deadline, Fazl changed his decision and extended the deadline till December 17 to pressure the government.
The controversial madrasah law, which has been passed by both houses of parliament, has become a bone of contention between religious-political parties and the government. Fazl said the legislation was part of an agreement between the two parties to uphold the 26th Amendment.
Earlier this month, President Zardari withdrew the “Registration of Society (Amendment) Bill 2024” in December 1324 when the president announced eight objections to the bill to register madrasas.
Note the potential conflict of interest in the registration process, among other objections, he expressed concern about the potential negative consequences for Pakistan’s international standing and domestic stability.
According to the objection raised by the President, the registration of religious seminaries by law will lead to the spread of sects and the establishment of many seminaries in the same society will lead to the destruction of law and order.
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The much-discussed legislation is a modified version of the Societies Registration Act of 1860, which mandates that madrasahs (Islamic seminaries) be registered “within six months” of its enactment.
It was also announced that Deeni Madrassas established after the commencement of the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024 will be registered “within one year of establishment”.
It states that seminaries with more than one campus need only one registration.
Finally, each madrasah must submit an annual report of academic activities and an audit report to the registrar.
In the Law, Madrasah Deeni is defined as a religious institution established or operated for the purpose of religious education, mainly providing boarding and residential facilities.
