Maulana Fazlur Rehman is textbook example of politico-religious power

Maulana Fazlur Rehman is textbook example of politico-religious power

DND Report Pakistan’s political history has often been framed as a contest between liberal-democratic forces and politico-religious actors. Yet within this seemingly rigid divide, one party has consistently demonstrated the ability to maneuver across ideological lines and power centers: the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl), led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman. For more than four decades, JUI-F has either remained part of ruling coalitions or positioned itse…