Fawad Chaudhry Says Fazlur Rehman’s Speech Is Deepening Political Tensions, Urges Restraint

Islamabad: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry has expressed concern over the recent speech of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, saying it is contributing to rising political tensions at a time when the country needs restraint and careful decision-making.

In a post on the social media platform X, Fawad Chaudhry commented on Fazlur Rehman’s address at the JUI Lawyers Forum convention, stating that the speech and its tone were adding to the bitterness in Pakistan’s political environment. He said the current situation required patience and moderation rather than further escalation.

مولانا فضل الرحمن کے خطاب سے تلخیوں میں اور اضافہ ہو رہا ہے، اس وقت تحمل کی ضرورت ہے فیصلہ ساز ٹھنڈے دماغ سے سوچیں ملک میں اس قدر سیاسی پارہ ہائ کر دیا گیا ہے کہ ہر عقل کی بات کرنیوالے کو بھسم کرنا حکمت عملی مان لی گئ ہے، وفاقی جماعتیں اس جنگ کو صرف اسٹیبلشمنٹ پر چھوڑ کر سائیڈ پر… https://t.co/ZNKaTrt5WU

— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) July 19, 2026

Addressing the country’s decision-makers, Chaudhry urged them to approach the ongoing political and constitutional crisis with a calm and measured mindset. He argued that the political atmosphere had become so polarized that anyone advocating reason or dialogue was being unfairly targeted.

The former minister also criticized the role of the country’s mainstream political parties, claiming they had largely left the political and constitutional confrontation to the establishment while distancing themselves from the crisis. He warned that Pakistan was already facing serious challenges and that any further escalation of political tensions could have severe consequences.

Fawad Chaudhry’s remarks represent his political opinion on the current situation. The individuals and institutions mentioned in his statement had not publicly responded to his comments at the time of publication.