Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Pakistani Maulana Upset with Army Over Afghanistan Stance, Cites Economic and Security Concerns
A religious leader in Pakistan, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, is unhappy with the country's army.
He said Pakistan is too poor and has too many problems to fight another war, especially with Afghanistan.
He thinks the army should focus on stopping terrorism and fixing the economy in their own country, particularly in a region called Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He believes fighting neighbors, especially Muslim ones, is wrong and goes against their religion.
Some people think his statements might help India and show that there are disagreements within Pakistan's leaders.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman is reportedly upset with the Pakistan Army's stance towards Afghanistan.
He stated that Pakistan cannot afford another 'self-inflicted war' and warned against repeating past military mistakes.
Rehman urged the Army to prioritize addressing internal issues such as terrorism, economic collapse, and governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He described the Army's approach as potentially un-Islamic and politically damaging, especially towards a Muslim neighbor.
Intelligence sources suggest Rehman's statements could create strategic pressure on the Pakistan Army and indicate internal fault lines.
- Who
- Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F)
- What
- Expressed significant displeasure with the Pakistan Army's approach towards Afghanistan, stating the country cannot afford another war and urging the military to focus on internal issues.
- When
- October 31, 2025
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- Rehman believes the Army's focus on external posturing is detrimental, drawing parallels to past military 'adventures' and highlighting the urgent need to address internal problems like terrorism, economic collapse, and governance failures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He also stated that unjust aggression against a Muslim neighbor is un-Islamic.
- Speaker
- Maulana Fazlur Rehman
- Affiliation
- Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)
- Main Grievance
- Army's posturing towards Afghanistan
- Stated Priorities for Army
- Addressing terrorism, economic collapse, and governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Community Affiliation
- Pashtun