Fazl Claims Federal Government Plans to Reverse Fata Merger with KP

PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman alleged on Monday that the federal government is contemplating reversing the merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speaking at a convention for digital media workers from his party’s merged areas chapter, Fazl stated that high-ranking officials have indicated that the merger was a mistake.

“The merger of Fata with this province is being proposed to be revoked. High-level government men have directly told me that the decision to merge the region was a mistake. Those running this system have told me directly that they want to revoke the merger and restore its previous status,” he asserted.

Fazl criticized the treatment of the merged districts, describing them as a ‘laboratory’ for political experiments. He expressed his concerns as a native of the region, demanding answers from the government regarding the implications of such a reversal. He also highlighted ongoing character assassination campaigns against him, suggesting that these efforts are aimed at distracting from the real issues at hand.

Looking ahead, the JUI-F chief’s remarks could signal a renewed political debate over the status of Fata, with potential implications for governance and regional stability. Observers will be watching closely for any official announcements or policy shifts from the federal government regarding this contentious issue.