Fazlur Rehman Warns Pakistan will be Next if It Remains Silent on Iran and Gaza
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman issued a stark warning in the National Assembly on Thursday, urging the Pakistani state to declare clear and unwavering support for Iran and Gaza amid escalating regional tensions. He cautioned that failure to do so could have dire consequences for Pakistan, stating, “If we do not stand with Iran today, tomorrow it will be Pakistan’s turn.”
In a forceful speech, the veteran politician expressed alarm over the mounting threats facing Muslim nations, particularly those opposing Israeli and Western agendas. “Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and now Iran have been attacked. The eyes of the enemies are now on Pakistan’s nuclear capability,” he said, calling the situation a wake-up call for the country’s leadership and military institutions.
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Maulana Fazl criticised Pakistan’s muted stance, demanding a more assertive foreign policy. He drew parallels with the wars of 1965 and 1971, accusing global powers of trying to prevent Iran from defending itself, just as Pakistan was once advised to show restraint.
He also expressed frustration with international forums, declaring the Organization of Islamic Cooperation “a showpiece” and dismissing the United Nations and Security Council as “irrelevant” in preventing the continued bloodshed of Palestinians. “Over 60,000 have been martyred in Gaza, including 1,500 in the last two days. The world remains silent as unarmed Muslims are slaughtered,” he said.
Highlighting concerns over Pakistan’s internal stability, Fazl warned that while the country possesses nuclear weapons, it is led by what he described as the “weakest leadership” in the Muslim world. This, he argued, leaves the nation vulnerable to foreign manipulation and internal decay.
Fazlur Rehman also addressed recent geopolitical developments, expressing scepticism about reported engagements between Pakistan’s military leadership and former U.S. President Donald Trump. “I don’t know what was discussed, but I am sure Trump didn’t utter a single word about Gaza’s massacre,” he remarked.
Turning to regional affairs, the JUI-F leader stressed that Pakistan’s past conflicts with India should be understood in political—not national—terms. “It was not a war with India, it was a war with Modi. India’s people, opposition, and Sikh community did not support Modi’s government.”
In addition to foreign policy, Fazl used his address to launch a scathing critique of the current federal government and the recent budget. He accused the government of surrendering economic policy to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), claiming, “This budget is not ours. It was made by the IMF and just read aloud in Parliament.” He also accused the Prime Minister of halting development projects in areas aligned with his party.
Fazlur Rehman further opposed the proposed legislation on child marriage, asserting that it contradicts Islamic values. “In this Islamic state, we are making marriage difficult, and adultery easy,” he said, calling for open debate on what he framed as a battle between “NGO-led liberal darkness” and Islamic principles.
Concluding his address, the JUI-F chief urged the nation to embrace revolutionary change and resist politics rooted in power and suppression. “Force cannot run the economy. Justice must be delivered to the people,” he said, warning that continued disregard for public sentiment would only deepen the nation’s ongoing crises.
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