{
  "id": 4560631,
  "title": "Country can’t be governed through force, coercion: Fazl",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/country-cant-be-governed-through-force-coercion-fazl",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T02:02:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2026250/country-cant-be-governed-through-force-coercion-fazl"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sukkur: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman emphasized that Pakistan cannot be governed through force or coercion; it must follow the Constitution and the people's genuine will. Addressing a JUI-F Sindh General Council meeting in Sukkur, he highlighted the country's severe political, economic, and law-and-order issues stemming from misguided policies. Fazl advocated for an immediate review of national policies, warning against further misguided decisions. He declared that governance via coercion is \"illegitimate,\" including from an Islamic standpoint. Fazl emphasized that disagreement is a crucial democratic right and that parliament is the supreme constitutional body, but any constitutional amendment should reflect the people's mandate. He reiterated JUI-F's consistent opposition to dictatorship and missteps, citing resistance to military regimes. He stressed that party politics are driven by national interest and adhere to the constitution. Rejecting new province creation proposals, he cautioned against division attempts, especially when the nation cannot withstand additional political and economic instability. Comparing Pakistan's economy with India's, Fazl noted India's rise to the world's fourth-largest economy and increased foreign reserves, while Pakistan remains economically challenged. He urged the government to reassess its economic, political, and foreign policies through rational debate instead of emotional rhetoric. Fazl also called for more parliamentary consultation on regional matters and Pakistan's international relations, suggesting that sensitive issues should be discussed openly or taken to Parliament in confidence. Regarding India, he affirmed JUI-F's previous support for the government and country during wartime, stressing that national interests should supersede political disagreements on security matters. He urged party members to concentrate on public issues and urged the government to restore confidence, rectify policies, and progress through constitutional and democratic principles.",
  "summary": "SUKKUR: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said Pakistan cannot be governed through force or coercion and must instead be run according to the Constitution and the genuine will of the people. Addressing a meeting of the JUI-F’s Sindh General Council in Sukkur, Maulana Fazl said the country was facing extremely serious political, economic and law-and-order challenges…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}