# Political tensions involving JUI-F in Pakistan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-tensions-involving-jui-f-in-pakistan > Updated: 2026-10-17T13:15:21.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), has advocated for political moderation and dialogue to address Pakistan’s political imbalances. Following meetings with opposition delegations, Rehman expressed support for the principle of dialogue and indicated he would consult his party regarding an invitation to an All Parties Conference (APC) aimed at developing a shared political agenda. He also defended the right to peaceful protest, specifically regarding the planned long march by the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In response to subsequent calls by Rehman for a parliamentary in-camera session to discuss the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, federal officials and the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa issued rebukes. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated that the provincial setup was not designed for “coalition-building or power-sharing,” while Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expressed disappointment regarding Rehman’s claims about law and order. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi suggested that the JUI-F leader’s remarks stemmed from dissatisfaction over not receiving a role in the current governance arrangement. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Pakistan officials rebuke JUI-F chief over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administration Pakistani government officials and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor have rebuked JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, stating the province's administrative setup is not for power-sharing or political ambitions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-officials-rebuke-jui-f-chief-over-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-administration ### 2026-10-06: Maulana Fazlur Rehman calls for political dialogue in Pakistan JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for political dialogue and moderation in Pakistan, supporting the PTI’s right to a peaceful long march and considering an invitation to an All Parties Conference. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maulana-fazlur-rehman-calls-for-political-moderation-in-pakistan --- Cite as: Political tensions involving JUI-F in Pakistan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-tensions-involving-jui-f-in-pakistan