POLITICS — March 28, 2026
JUI-P Leader Fazlur Rahman Calls for End to Debate on Changing Governments in Afghanistan
Fazlur Rahman, leader of Pakistan's JUI-P, urged an end to discussions on changing governments in Afghanistan and criticized Pakistan's historical regime-change efforts and alignment with U.S. policies against the Taliban. His comments highlight ongoing tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban over TTP militants.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — 2 min read
PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- Fazlur Rahman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan (JUI-P), called for an end to the debate on changing governments in Afghanistan, describing Pakistan's historical efforts to alter regimes there as endless and ineffective.
Speaking at a press conference, Rahman criticized Pakistan's "incorrect perception" that it must control Afghanistan, saying it hinders improved relations between the two countries. He accused Pakistan of past interventions, including efforts against former King Zahir Shah, support for anti-communist factions and alignment with U.S. policies against the Taliban.
Rahman described Pakistan's diplomatic initiatives in Afghanistan as "failed" and faulted it for supporting the U.S. approach toward the Taliban. He relayed claims by Taliban spokesmen that Pakistan has attacked their facilities at the behest of the United States.
The remarks come amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban over the presence of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Afghanistan. Pakistan has conducted cross-border attacks targeting TTP, while the Taliban deny harboring the group. United Nations reports have confirmed TTP presence in Afghanistan.
Rahman did not address allegations of Afghan Taliban support for the TTP.
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Reliability assessment
Single source with direct, on-record attribution from named public figure Fazl ur Rahman (JUI-P leader) in a press conference; 'X said Y' is concrete and verifiable regardless of topic sensitivity. Background on tensions supported by references to UN reports and Taliban statements.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Afghanistan International: "incorrect perception" (opinionated judgment on mindset); "failed diplomatic efforts" (negative framing of past actions); "endless" (hyperbolic description of regime change attempts).
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- Afghanistan continues to provide aid to families displaces due to Pakistani attacks - The Tribunetribuneindia.com
The developments come after Maulana Fazlur Rahman, leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, said at a press conference that <strong>Islamabad's attempts to control the Afghan government have been a mistake</strong>, adding that a stable and independent ...
The developments come after Maulana Fazlur Rahman, leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, said at a press conference that <strong>Islamabad's attempts to control the Afghan government have been a mistake</strong>, adding that a stable and independent ...
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