# Political tensions involving Maulana Fazlur Rehman > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-tensions-involving-maulana-fazlur-rehman > Updated: 2026-10-17T09:22:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Political leaders in Pakistan have leveled criticisms against Maulana Fazlur Rehman regarding his influence and political stances. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz accused Rehman of supporting those responsible for the destruction of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, alleging that certain actors provided resources and shelter to terrorists over the last 13 years. Following these remarks, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi refuted Rehman’s assertion that a government cannot function without his involvement. Kundi defended the provincial administration's ability to operate independently and disagreed with Rehman’s claims regarding law and order. The Governor further alleged that previous provincial decisions were influenced by external actors in Kabul and Kandahar, noting that fugitives from the previous administration are inciting people from across the border. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor criticizes Maulana Fazlur Rehman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi criticized Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s recent statements, defending the provincial government's security efforts and emphasizing the need to exploit local minerals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-governor-criticizes-maulana-fazlur-rehman ### 2026-10-16: Maryam Nawaz criticizes Fazal-ur-Rehman over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa politics Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz criticized Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman for supporting political actors linked to instability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and highlighted Punjab's merit-based governance initiatives. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maryam-nawaz-criticizes-fazal-ur-rehman-over-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-politics --- Cite as: Political tensions involving Maulana Fazlur Rehman. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-tensions-involving-maulana-fazlur-rehman