--- title: "PM Shehbaz speaks with Fazlur Rehman to address tensions with KP government" description: "Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss easing tensions between the federal government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Express Tribune and Business Recorder noted that Shehbaz invited Fazlur Rehman for a meeting, which the JUI-F leader accepted. Daily Times and Dawn framed the call as part of efforts to seek Fazlur Rehman’s help in resolving the political situation. All outlets emphasized the discussion of tensions but varied slightly in the weight given to the invitation for a meeting." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13488-pm-shehbaz-invites-fazlur-rehman-for-meeting-discusses-kp site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM Shehbaz speaks with Fazlur Rehman to address tensions with KP government pakistan · updated 10 Oct 2026, 7:13 PM PKT · 9–10 Oct 2026 · 11 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 10 Oct 2026 — PM Shehbaz speaks with Fazlur Rehman to address tensions with KP government (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss easing tensions between the federal government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Express Tribune and Business Recorder noted that Shehbaz invited Fazlur Rehman for a meeting, which the JUI-F leader accepted. Daily Times and Dawn framed the call as part of efforts to seek Fazlur Rehman’s help in resolving the political situation. All outlets emphasized the discussion of tensions but varied slightly in the weight given to the invitation for a meeting. - **24 News HD** — [Meeting between PM Shehbaz and Fazl on KP situation concludes](https://www.24newshd.tv/10-Oct-2026/meeting-pm-shehbaz-fazl-kp-situation-concludes) · 10 Oct 2026, 7:13 PM PKT > On the invitation of Prime Minister office, JUI Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has reached PM Office and holding talks with Shehbaz Sharif over political and security situation in Khyber Paktunkhawa. - **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz Sharif, Maulana Fazlur Rehman likely to...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-sharif-maulana-fazlur-rehman-likely-to-meet-today-642468/) · 10 Oct 2026, 6:55 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday, October 10, 2026 following a telephone conversation between the two leaders, according to sources. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Shehbaz, Maulana Fazl discuss easing tensions with KP govt](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330476010/shehbaz-maulana-fazl-discuss-easing-tensions-with-kp-govt) · 10 Oct 2026, 6:53 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday telephoned Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and invited him to the Prime Minister’s House for a meeting. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Maulana Fazl accepted the invitation, and the meeting is expected to take place soon. During the conversation, the two also discussed ways to ease tensions b... - **Daily Times** — [Shehbaz seeks Fazlur Rehman’s help amid tensions](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1565401/shehbaz-sharif-fazlur-rehman-political-talks/) · 10 Oct 2026, 6:05 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday as the government seeks to ease tensions with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government and revive political dialogue. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz congratulated Fazl on performing Umrah and invited him to meet at the Prime […] - **Business Recorder** — [PM Shehbaz, Maulana Fazl discuss easing tensions with KP government](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443568/pm-shehbaz-maulana-fazl-discuss-easing-tensions-with-kp-government) · 10 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday telephoned Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and invited him to the Prime Minister’s House for a meeting. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Maulana Fazl accepted the invitation, and the meeting is expected to take place soon. During the conversation, the two also discussed ways to ease tensions b... - **Dawn** — [PM Shehbaz, Fazl speak on reducing tensions between federal, KP govts](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036160/pm-shehbaz-fazl-speak-on-reducing-tensions-between-federal-kp-govts) · 10 Oct 2026, 5:36 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday had a telephone call with Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam—Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, with reducing tensions between the Centre and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government among the topics discussed. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Shehbaz congratulated the JUI-F leader on performing Umrah and extended an invitation for ... - **The Express Tribune** — [PM Shehbaz, Fazlur Rehman discuss easing tensions between Centre, K-P amid long march](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634087/pm-shehbaz-fazlur-rehman-discuss-easing-tensions-between-centre-k-p) · 10 Oct 2026, 11:27 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > The prime minister invited JUI-F chief to meeting, which Fazl accepted. The meeting is expected to take place soon ### 9 Oct 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif meets Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss political tensions (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss political tensions, with a focus on de-escalation efforts. BOL News emphasized the context of an approaching long march and developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while Hum News English highlighted the open-ended nature of the dialogue and the involvement of another party, though details were incomplete. - **BOL News** — [Shehbaz Sharif meetsMaulana Fazlur Rehman to ease tensions as march nears capital](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/shehbaz-sharif-meetsmaulana-fazlur-rehman-to-ease-tensions-as-march-nears-capital) · 9 Oct 2026, 5:09 PM PKT > PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Maulana Fazlur Rehman to de-escalate political tensions in Pakistan. They discuss KP developments & PTI's nearing long march. - **Hum News English** — [PM Shehbaz tells Fazlur Rehman government remains open to talks](https://humenglish.com/latest/pm-shehbaz-tells-fazlur-rehman-government-remains-open-to-talks/) · 9 Oct 2026, 1:03 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has held a telephone conversation with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to discuss the country’s overall political situation, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march and the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to sources. The conversation took place after an important meeting chaired by the prime mi... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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