On Feb. 9, 2026, Pakistani cleric Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticized border security, noting blocked Afghan pomegranates but unchecked terrorist infiltration, questioning Pakistan’s 78-year policy toward Afghanistan.

On February 9, 2026, Pakistani religious leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticized the government and military over border security, questioning why Afghan pomegranates are blocked while terrorists infiltrate unchecked. He highlighted a contradiction in Pakistan’s border controls and challenged the effectiveness of its 78-year foreign policy toward Afghanistan, noting that no Afghan regime has maintained stable relations with Islamabad. His remarks reflect growing public concern over security failures and regional diplomacy.