According to sources, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), condemned the most recent Budget 2025–2026, saying that imposing several taxes does not make a budget acceptable. Maulana Fazlur Rehman was against the needless taxing measures. He underlined the necessity of economic reforms in Pakistan and the need for the nation to …
JUI-F Demands Economic Reforms In Pakistan, Slams 2025–26 Budget

According to sources, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), condemned the most recent Budget 2025–2026, saying that imposing several taxes does not make a budget acceptable.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman was against the needless taxing measures. He underlined the necessity of economic reforms in Pakistan and the need for the nation to take note of other nations’ GDP development, such as Bangladesh, China, and India.
World Moving Upward
Maulana Fazlur Rehman voiced concerns about Pakistan’s economic downturn to the media during a news conference in Karachi, saying, “The world is moving forward, but we have to deal with regression.”
Also Read: Budget For Sindh 2025–2026 Finalized Main Plans
“Have we ever really focused on our national circumstance?” asked Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
He criticized the fact that responsibilities in the nation is mostly limited to a particular socioeconomic zone, and the whole economic structure still has serious problems.
Furthermore, the JUI-F leader emphasized that the welfare of the average person should come first in Pakistan’s economic reforms. He emphasized that rather than taxing the poor excessively, plans that improve their lot should be the foundation of governance.
Financial Instability
He recollected that while tax-free budgets were formerly praised, the current strategy has caused financial instability. According to Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Pakistan is an important center for global trade.
According to Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Pakistan is an important center for global trade. He did, however, accuse foreign nations—including the US—of closely monitoring Pakistan’s resources.
He called on all parties involved to respect Pakistan’s sovereignty and economic interests. The JUI-F leader criticized the current leadership, saying that while some factions continue to exploit the country’s wealth, others with strong ideological convictions are ignored.
He emphasized that only a strong intellectual foundation can bring about significant transformation.
The remarks made by Maulana Fazlur Rehman about economic reforms in Pakistan coincide with the country’s current financial difficulties, which include growing inflation, taxation worries, and a slowdown in GDP development.
His support for economic reforms in Pakistan is consistent with the growing demand for changes to policies that put the country’s growth first and maintain financial stability.