Maulana Fazlur Rehman urged the banned Public Action Committee to show restraint and offered mediation to resolve the situation in Azad Kashmir [1].
The offer comes as the region faces ongoing instability. The involvement of a high-profile political figure like the JUI-F chief suggests a push to prevent further escalation through diplomatic channels rather than state force.
Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), made the call on July 1, 2026 [1]. He said there is a need for peace and stability in the area to avoid further unrest. The Public Action Committee, which is currently banned, has been at the center of the tensions in Azad Kashmir [1].
According to reports, Rehman said he hopes that the Prime Minister would take a positive step toward the mediation process [1]. By positioning himself as a mediator, Rehman seeks to bridge the gap between the banned committee and the federal government. This approach aims to create a pathway for dialogue that could address the grievances fueling the protests [1].
The call for restraint is directed at the committee to ensure that the resolution process is not derailed by further conflict. Rehman said he hopes for a peaceful outcome that stabilizes the administrative, and social environment of Azad Kashmir [1].
While the Prime Minister has not yet responded to the offer, the move by JUI-F places pressure on the administration to consider non-military solutions to the crisis. The situation remains fluid as both the government and the banned group navigate the political landscape of the region [1].
“Maulana Fazlur Rehman urged the banned Public Action Committee to show restraint.”
This mediation offer signifies an attempt by religious-political leadership to act as a buffer between a banned activist group and the Pakistani state. If the Prime Minister accepts the mediation, it could legitimize the grievances of the Public Action Committee without formally lifting the ban, potentially stabilizing Azad Kashmir through a third-party political conduit.
