ISLAMABAD(The COW News Digital) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly contacted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman by telephone to discuss the country’s political situation, developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march, according to government sources.
The late-night conversation reportedly took place following a meeting chaired by the prime minister. The discussion focused on the prevailing political climate, recent political activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the possibility of resolving differences between the federal government and political opposition through dialogue.
According to government sources, both leaders exchanged views on the need to address political tensions and maintain stability amid ongoing disagreements over PTI’s proposed long march.
During the telephone conversation, Maulana Fazlur Rehman reiterated his position that political disputes should be resolved through mutual understanding and negotiations, government sources said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also stressed the importance of political stability, maintaining that the federal government had continued to pursue political solutions to the country’s challenges.
The reported exchange comes amid continuing political differences between the federal government and PTI over protests, political demands and developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The emphasis on negotiations highlights the role political consultations could play in reducing tensions and creating opportunities for consensus among the country’s political stakeholders.
According to government sources, the proposed PTI long march was among the key subjects discussed during the call.
The prime minister reportedly expressed concern that PTI’s insistence on proceeding with the march, alongside what he described as insufficient attention to counterterrorism efforts, had contributed to the difficulties facing the country.
He urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and opposition parties to approach the situation seriously and pursue political channels to resolve their differences.
Sharif reportedly maintained that the federal government remained willing to engage in negotiations but favoured dialogue over demonstrations or political pressure directed at the centre.
The discussion also covered broader political developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where relations between political parties and the federal government remain an important part of the national political debate.
The reported conversation reflects continuing efforts to engage political leaders as disagreements over protest strategies and governance remain unresolved.
Economic stability was another issue highlighted during the reported discussion.
According to government sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasised that political stability was essential for national development and economic improvement. He called on political stakeholders to avoid steps that could intensify confrontation and instead work towards reducing tensions.
The prime minister reportedly referred to the federal government’s efforts to improve the economy, arguing that sustained progress required a stable political environment.
Political uncertainty can complicate policymaking and affect confidence among businesses and investors, making cooperation between political stakeholders an important consideration for economic governance.
The reported conversation between Sharif and Fazlur Rehman comes as political dialogue, security concerns and economic pressures continue to shape Pakistan’s national agenda.
While the government has expressed support for negotiations, disagreements over PTI’s long march and the handling of political tensions remain significant issues.
The details of the telephone conversation were attributed to government sources. Independent confirmation of the reported exchange and the leaders’ full remarks was not included in the supplied information.
