Fazlur Rehman Criticizes Government Over FATA Status, Raises Concerns About Tribal Resources
Pakistan | October 20, 2026
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has renewed his criticism of the government over discussions about restoring the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to federal administration.
According to remarks attributed to Fazlur Rehman, renewed consideration of FATA’s administrative status could raise suspicions among residents that deteriorating security conditions are being used to justify greater control over the region’s mineral resources.
He also alleged that the public was not being adequately informed about possible access to Pakistan’s natural resources by international powers.
Fazlur Rehman further claimed that tribal elders had been consulted about the 2018 merger of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and that participants had agreed the merger was a mistake and should be reversed.
These assertions reflect Fazlur Rehman’s stated position. No independent confirmation of the reported consultation or any formal government decision to reverse the merger was available. Independent verification is pending.
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