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Pakistani Cleric Warns Army Chief of Territorial Disintegration Risk
Maulana Fazlur Rahman has cautioned Pakistan's military leadership that continued violence and separatist movements could lead to territorial fragmentation, invoking the country's 1971 defeat and Bangladesh's independence.
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Pakistan's prominent cleric Maulana Fazlur Rahman has issued a stark warning to Army Chief General Asim Munir, cautioning that escalating violence and growing calls for autonomy in multiple regions threaten the nation's territorial integrity.
Addressing the security situation in the country, Rahman drew historical parallels to Pakistan's 1971 military defeat and the subsequent loss of East Pakistan, now independent Bangladesh. He used the historical precedent to underscore the potential consequences of prolonged internal conflict and institutional instability.
The cleric specifically highlighted deteriorating conditions in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, questioning the military's handling of separatist sentiments in these regions. Rahman warned that continued bloodshed and unresolved grievances could trigger fundamental changes to Pakistan's geographical boundaries.
The remarks reflect mounting concerns within Pakistani political circles about the interplay between military governance, separatist movements, and national cohesion. The statement comes amid reports of rising violence and deepening regional tensions across multiple parts of the country, with various groups demanding greater autonomy or independence.