JUI-F chief calls for immediate Pak-Afghan ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Maulana Fazal Rehman, the chief of his eponymous faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, has called for calm, restraint, and immediate diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation.
“Pakistan’s security concerns are legitimate,” the influential cleric said, referring to Islamabad’s demand for the Taliban regime in Kabul to rein in terrorists groups, including TTP, Hafiz Gul Bahadur, and BLA, operating from Afghan soil.
However, he also stressed that Afghanistan’s sovereignty and internal challenges must also be respected. He warned that emotional attitude from either side could further complicate relations.
The JUI-F chief urged both countries to adopt a responsible approach based on mutual interests, a reliable security framework, and internationally recognised norms. “Diplomatic efforts can provide a sustainable solution, whereas unilateral military actions will only deepen the crisis,” he added.
Maulana Fazal appealed to both governments to exercise patience and restraint, calling for an immediate ceasefire. He also expressed hope that well-wishers of both countries and peace-seeking nations in the region would support peaceful diplomatic interventions.
Pakistani forces have targeted key military installations of the Afghan Taliban regime in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia through effective airstrikes, security sources confirmed in the early hours of Friday. At the same time, the international community has called for restraint and dialogue. Staff Report
