Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), asserted that the establishment and army in Pakistan were facing blackmail while striving to address the country’s challenges.
Speaking at a workers’ convention in Peshawar, he claimed that the economic crisis in Pakistan was not accidental but a result of governments imposed over the last five years, which, according to him, aimed to undermine the nation’s culture and economy.
Fazlur Rehman criticized nationalist parties for allegedly advocating military operations in the tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, pointing out their previous calls for such actions.
He also expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to merge the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stating that the move lacked proper planning and a roadmap, leaving people in the tribal areas in uncertain circumstances.
Furthermore, he criticized the government’s failure to fulfill promises, particularly the commitment to disburse Rs100 billion annually to the former FATA regions after the merger.
According to Rehman, despite eight years passing since the merger, the allocated funds had not been adequately released to the area.
Babar Azam Expresses Solidarity With Palestine
Meanwhile,former Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed his solidarity with the people of Palestine on Friday, sharing a poignant image on X (formerly known as Twitter).
The photo depicts a girl holding the Palestinian flag with a doll on her lap, symbolizing support for the Palestinian cause. Alongside the image, Babar Azam included a piece of poetry in the caption, conveying his empathy and solidarity.
In a separate announcement on X, Azam made the decision to step down as the captain of the Pakistan national team in all formats after the disappointing World Cup performance.
Reflecting on his captaincy journey, he recalled the moment he received the call from the PCB to lead Pakistan in 2019. Despite experiencing highs and lows both on and off the field over the past four years, Azam expressed his passionate commitment to upholding Pakistan’s pride and respect in the cricket world.
