Kuala Lampur, June 9 -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 - PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said the party's decision to terminate its political cooperation with Bersatu was not based on sentiment or short-term political interests, but on an assessment of whether the partnership could achieve the broader goals of ummah unity and political stability.

He said PAS' priority remains the unity of the ummah, adding that the decision followed concerns that recent developments within Bersatu had undermined that objective.

Last night, PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the decision was made during a special meeting of the party's Central Working Committee, after taking into account reports, studies and the current assessment of relations b...