{"id":1065,"date":"2026-11-11T04:19:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T04:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/?p=1065"},"modified":"2026-11-11T04:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T04:19:24","slug":"political-clash-in-pakistan-why-has-governor-faisal-karim-kundi-accused-maulana-fazlur-rehman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/2026\/11\/11\/1065","title":{"rendered":"Political Clash in Pakistan: Why Has Governor Faisal Karim Kundi Accused Maulana Fazlur Rehman?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A fresh political controversy has emerged in Pakistan after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi made serious allegations against Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. The governor accused the religious political leader of occupying disputed land and questioned allegations of corruption involving his family.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking to journalists at the Governor House in Peshawar, Faisal Karim Kundi strongly criticized Maulana Fazlur Rehman, saying that he advises others to follow justice while allegedly occupying land himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kundi also made a sarcastic remark, claiming that Maulana Fazlur Rehman enjoys privileges while discouraging others from doing the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His comments have brought renewed attention to political disagreements involving the JUI-F leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Governor Raises Questions Over Alleged Land Occupation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During his conversation with journalists, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi accused Maulana Fazlur Rehman of occupying land that he described as illegally held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He questioned how a political leader could demand justice and accountability from others while facing such allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the report did not provide documentary evidence or a court ruling establishing that Maulana Fazlur Rehman had illegally occupied the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The allegations therefore remain claims made by the governor rather than legally established findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Did Kundi Say About Asif Ali Zardari?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Faisal Karim Kundi also discussed the political relationship between Maulana Fazlur Rehman and President Asif Ali Zardari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He acknowledged that the two leaders share friendly relations but questioned the suggestion that their friendship could protect anyone from accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Kundi, having close political or personal connections does not mean that allegations of corruption should be ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He argued that accountability should apply regardless of an individual’s political position or relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corruption Allegations Involving Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s Son<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The governor also referred to allegations concerning Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s son and the National Highway Authority (NHA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kundi demanded that the allegations be examined and that any wrongdoing, if established, should be addressed through the appropriate legal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He maintained that those found responsible for corruption should face consequences under the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the supplied report does not identify a final investigation finding or judicial decision proving the allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did JUI-F Benefit the Most During the PDM Government?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi also criticized the role of JUI-F during the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government’s tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He claimed that JUI-F received significant political benefits during that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Kundi, the party was given several important federal ministries, including Religious Affairs, Housing and Communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He argued that JUI-F had received many of the ministries it wanted during the coalition government’s tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The governor further suggested that few major ministries had been left outside the party’s reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These remarks reflected his criticism of the political influence and benefits enjoyed by JUI-F during the PDM government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kundi Says Corruption Must Have Legal Consequences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Faisal Karim Kundi emphasized that allegations of corruption should be investigated and that anyone found guilty must face punishment according to the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He maintained that political influence and personal relationships should not prevent accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, an allegation alone does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any legal action would require evidence, investigation and the relevant judicial procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Maulana Fazlur Rehman Respond?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The governor’s statements have added another issue to the ongoing political debate involving Maulana Fazlur Rehman and other political leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The controversy comes amid earlier disagreements over security arrangements and the alleged use of public space outside the JUI-F chief’s residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the supplied report does not include a response from Maulana Fazlur Rehman or JUI-F to Kundi’s latest allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also does not confirm whether any formal legal proceedings have been initiated over the claims discussed by the governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, the central question is whether the allegations will lead to official investigations or remain part of the political dispute between the leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any further developments will depend on responses from the individuals involved and actions taken by the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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