Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has raised concerns about Pakistan’s internal security if the military were to be diverted towards India. Speaking to the media outside Parliament House, he expressed disappointment over the absence of the entire cabinet during the parliamentary session and criticized the lack of communication on critical national issues.
He stated, “If our military is focused on India, what will happen to internal security? Parliament should have been informed about this. It is unfortunate that the entire cabinet was missing from today’s session.” He emphasized that India is attempting to create issues for Pakistan, but assured that the nation’s defense capabilities are strong, with global confidence in Pakistan’s defense posture.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman also criticized the government’s lack of seriousness, stating that there were expectations of a resolution during the session, but no relevant ministers, including the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, or Defense Minister, were present. He condemned the absence of leadership in addressing this critical issue and said that there was no one to brief the assembly on the situation.
He further remarked that internal issues, such as the controversial water and mineral bills, and the creation of a new commission on religious insults, were unnecessary distractions at a time when the country should be united against external threats. He also emphasized that the country needs not only military readiness but strong political leadership to navigate the current crisis.
Regarding India, Maulana Fazlur Rehman called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “communal leader” trying to unite Hindu votes by exploiting tensions with Pakistan. He urged the Indian people to realize that a sectarian leader is dividing their nation.
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The JUI-F leader also criticized the government’s handling of internal matters, noting that the absence of cabinet members from the session was a serious issue. He stressed the importance of strategic planning to address both external threats from India and ongoing conflicts within Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
