Summary
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday, October 10, 2026 following a telephone conversation between the two leaders, according to sources.
- Sources said the prime minister contacted Maulana Fazlur Rehman to congratulate him on performing Umrah.
- According to JUI-F sources the prime minister has contacted Maulana Fazlur Rehman four times within two days highlighting continued communication between the two political figures.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday, October 10, 2026 following a telephone conversation between the two leaders, according to sources.
Sources said the prime minister contacted Maulana Fazlur Rehman to congratulate him on performing Umrah. During the conversation Shehbaz Sharif also invited the JUI-F chief to visit the Prime Minister’s House for a meeting.
According to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s House Maulana Fazlur Rehman has accepted the invitation. The meeting is expected to take place soon although its precise timing has not been confirmed.
The political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is likely to feature prominently in the discussions. Sources familiar with the matter said the two leaders discussed ways to ease tensions between the federal government and the provincial administration.
The anticipated meeting may provide an opportunity to review different options for addressing the situation in the province. According to JUI-F sources the prime minister has contacted Maulana Fazlur Rehman four times within two days highlighting continued communication between the two political figures.
Sources further indicated that the prime minister has also consulted other political leaders to discuss developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and seek their input on the available options.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman is expected to visit the Prime Minister’s House with a delegation from his party. Discussions are likely to focus on the provincial political climate and possible measures to reduce tensions.
Earlier, sources reported that Maulana Fazlur Rehman had advised a government delegation against imposing governor’s rule or declaring an emergency. The latest round of consultations comes amid efforts to discuss the challenges facing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through political engagement.
The outcome of the expected meeting could provide further clarity on the direction of discussions between the federal government and JUI-F leadership. However no formal decisions or agreements from the anticipated meeting have been announced so far.
The meeting’s timing and any subsequent developments will depend on the discussions between the prime minister and the JUI-F chief.
