ISLAMABAD, Oct 15, 2025 — In the wake of deadly border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has offered to mediate between the two neighbouring countries to help ease mounting tensions.
Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, a key religious and political figure with longstanding ties to Afghan leadership, said, “In the past, I played a role in reducing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and I can do it now, too.”
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The offer comes just days after clashes erupted along the Pak-Afghan border, reportedly beginning on the night of October 11-12. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 23 Pakistani soldiers were martyred while over 200 militants, including members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), were killed following what Pakistan termed an unprovoked attack by Afghan Taliban and “India-sponsored Fitna-al-Khawarij.”
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who is the only Pakistani political leader to have met Taliban Supreme Leader Shaikh Hibatullah, revealed he is in contact with Afghan officials. “They want to resolve issues through understanding,” he said, adding that both sides should avoid further provocation, including via social media.
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He also commented on Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s recent statement in India regarding Kashmir, urging Pakistan to introspect its own policy on the issue. “Instead of reacting, we should ask what progress Pakistan has made on Kashmir under UN resolutions,” Fazl remarked.
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Highlighting Pakistan’s military strength, he cautioned against opening a western front, emphasizing the need for strategic patience. “Pakistan has a world-class army. The state must assess whether this is the right time for such escalation,” he concluded.
