On August 20, 2025, the federal government of Pakistan announced plans to rebuild the Madani Mosque near Rawal Dam Chowk in Islamabad, following intense pressure from religious leaders and protests by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F). The decision came after four days of negotiations between the Islamabad administration and the Ulema Action Committee, led by Mufti Owais Aziz, with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) tasked to complete the reconstruction within four months.

The Madani Mosque and its adjoining madrasa, located on Murree Road, were demolished overnight on August 9–10, 2025, as part of a CDA anti-encroachment drive targeting unauthorized structures on state land. The CDA cited security concerns due to the mosque’s proximity to a sensitive VIP route. The demolition sparked outrage among religious groups, including JUI-F, Sipah-e-Sahaba, and Lal Masjid’s Maulana Abdul Aziz, who called for protests and threatened legal action, including blasphemy charges against officials. On August 15, clerics and activists gathered at the site, uprooted CDA-planted saplings, and laid a new foundation stone, vowing to rebuild.

After tense protests and a brief clash with police, negotiations began on August 11, led by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and senior officials, including the CDA chairman and Islamabad’s Inspector General of Police. The Ulema Action Committee, represented by Mufti Owais Aziz and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, reached an agreement on August 19. The CDA will reconstruct the mosque at its original site, ensuring arrangements for daily prayers during the process. The agreement, signed by Additional Deputy Commissioner General Sahibzada Muhammad Yousuf, also debunked rumors of plans to demolish 50 other mosques, clarifying no such list exists. Future mosque-related issues will involve consultation with the Ulema Action Committee to avoid unrest.