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Fazlur Rehman Criticizes Pakistan, Praises India's Economic Growth
✍️ News18
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 07:20 AM
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Pakistani politician Fazlur Rehman has publicly praised India's economic growth while highlighting Pakistan's challenges, stating that discussions of war will not alter the current reality.
During a press briefing, Fazlur Rehman, the senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI‑F), took to the podium to commend India’s rapid economic expansion and the steady rise in foreign investment. He pointed to India’s robust GDP growth and its growing role as a regional economic hub.
Rehman contrasted India’s trajectory with Pakistan’s current economic woes, citing high inflation, mounting debt and governance challenges that he said are hampering progress in the country. He warned that these issues could undermine Pakistan’s long‑term stability.
The politician added that talks of war or conflict would not change the underlying economic realities facing both nations. He urged policymakers to focus on constructive dialogue and economic cooperation rather than military posturing.
The remarks were reported by News18 and have sparked discussion among analysts about the broader implications for Indo‑Pakistani relations.
Rehman contrasted India’s trajectory with Pakistan’s current economic woes, citing high inflation, mounting debt and governance challenges that he said are hampering progress in the country. He warned that these issues could undermine Pakistan’s long‑term stability.
The politician added that talks of war or conflict would not change the underlying economic realities facing both nations. He urged policymakers to focus on constructive dialogue and economic cooperation rather than military posturing.
The remarks were reported by News18 and have sparked discussion among analysts about the broader implications for Indo‑Pakistani relations.