The ruling coalition failed to convince Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) to support its attempts to bring constitutional amendments about the superior judiciary, with the secrecy surrounding the proposed legislation being the bone of contention.
The PML-N and PPP leaders, separately, were supposed to meet the JUI-F chief at his residence on Monday to court the veteran politician from Dera Ismail Khan for support in the passage of the constitutional package.
But in an unusual snub, the JUI-F chief did not meet the PML-N delegation which was supposed to arrive after noon prayers. Instead of waiting for the delegation, the JUI-F central executive committee commenced its meeting at 3pm.
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