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Mohsin Naqvi makes second Tehran visit within 24 Hours

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Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Tehran for a second visit within 24 hours, according to official sources, as discussions continue on regional diplomacy and Iran–U.S. negotiations.

Sources said Naqvi is expected to hold meetings with senior Iranian leadership regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts related to Iran–US talks.

The visit comes just days after Naqvi’s previous trip to Iran, during which he met President Masoud Pezeshkian, parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

During earlier meetings, officials discussed bilateral relations and the evolving situation in the Middle East, diplomatic sources added.

After his previous Tehran visit, Naqvi reportedly traveled directly to Balochistan, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir were also present.

Shan Masood may offer to step down as Pakistan Test captain after whitewash

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Shan Masood

LAHORE: Pakistan test captain Shan Masood may offer to step down following his team’s 2-0 series whitewash against Bangladesh, according to media reports.

Sources said Masood is expected to meet Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi after returning home and could present his resignation from the captaincy. A final decision on his future will rest with the PCB chairman.

Masood was appointed test captain in 2023. Under his leadership, Pakistan has lost 12 of its 16 test matches, increasing pressure on the 36-year-old batter.

After Pakistan’s 78-run defeat in the second test in Sylhet, Masood apologized to fans and acknowledged the team’s disappointing performances.

“We are deeply disappointed by these results and apologize to the nation for not meeting expectations,” Masood said.

He said Pakistan needed to focus on improving its overall test cricket structure rather than blaming individual players.

Masood declined to comment directly on repeated questions about his captaincy but said he remained committed to helping Pakistan test cricket improve in any role.

Pakistan’s next test assignment is a three-match series in England in July.

Iran praises Pakistan’s role in regional peace talks

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Iran praises

TEHRAN: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni during his visit to Iran, Iranian media reported.

According to Iranian media, the two leaders discussed Pakistan–Iran relations and the prospects for the resumption of peace talks during their meeting.

They also exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including regional peace and the evolving situation in the region.

The Iranian interior minister praised Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the region.

He also appreciated the efforts of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in helping resolve tensions with the United States, Iranian media added.

Top military, political leadership agree to joint action against terrorism

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Top military

PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting on law and order was held at the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, attended by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, and the Corps Commander Peshawar.

According to sources, military and political leadership agreed to adopt a unified approach in the fight against terrorism.

The discussions between Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and other stakeholders were reported to be cordial.

The meeting also decided to implement the provincial government’s administrative framework in Malakand Division as a model for effective governance and security management.

Sources revealed that Chief Minister Afridi and his cabinet spent three hours at the Corps Headquarters, including a lunch session attended by the federal minister and other participants.

During the lunch, the Chief Minister and Mohsin Naqvi held close discussions and exchanged greetings with other officials.

The security meeting focused on strategies for ensuring permanent peace in the province, with an emphasis on adopting collective measures to improve the situation in tribal districts.

India-sponsored Daesh affiliate behind Islamabad attack in custody, confirms Naqvi

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India-sponsored

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has accused India of secretly running terror networks within Pakistan, supplying funding and operational targets to proscribed militant groups.

Addressing a press conference in the federal capital, Naqvi claimed that India is financing and directing groups such as Daesh and the Taliban, while several terrorist factions are being operated from Afghan territory. “I am stating this with absolute clarity: all funding and targeting of proscribed organizations is being done by India,” he said, adding that India has placed these groups on the frontlines while remaining hidden in the background.

The interior minister further alleged that although the world may remain silent today, a time will come when every country will name India as a sponsor of terrorism. He said India has increased its budget threefold since May, and Pakistani authorities are fully aware of these developments.

Naqvi stated that after failing to achieve its objectives through conventional means, India has now resorted to indirect warfare. “No matter how much India increases its budget, even tenfold, we will defeat them,” he asserted, adding that Pakistan is effectively in a state of war, whether in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Balochistan.

Referring to recent security operations, the interior minister said that terrorist attacks in Balochistan were effectively countered, and emphasized the need to further strengthen community intelligence. He noted that timely actions by intelligence agencies had foiled several major terror plots.

Mohsin Naqvi revealed that a total of four terrorists have been arrested, and said more details would be shared in the coming days. He also confirmed that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has been declared a globally banned organization.

Concluding his remarks, the interior minister said that terrorism is a regional threat and urged the international community to raise its voice. “The world must realize who will suffer if this war spreads further,” he warned, adding that in the coming days, the Deputy Prime Minister is expected to brief stakeholders on the situation.

“We are fighting a war against terrorism and bearing the cost in the form of our own martyrs,” Naqvi said, reiterating Pakistan’s resolve to continue counterterrorism efforts.

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup participation decision expected on Friday or Monday

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Pakistan’s T20 World Cup

ISLAMABAD: The final decision regarding Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup is expected to be announced by Friday or next Monday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed.

Naqvi met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the matter, during which all available options were considered. The Prime Minister directed Naqvi to resolve the issue while taking all aspects into account.

Speaking on social media platform X, Naqvi said he briefed the Prime Minister on the current ICC situation, and that the decision on Pakistan’s participation would be made after careful consideration.

Sources revealed that during the meeting, Naqvi highlighted the ICC’s double standards, stating that the organization applies one set of rules for India and another for other countries.

 He recalled that India had previously refused to play in Pakistan during the Champions Trophy, after which a neutral venue was provided.

Naqvi also noted that Bangladesh had informed the ICC of security concerns, declining to tour India, but was instead excluded from the World Cup rather than being offered an alternative venue.

The PCB chairman further stated that if Pakistan decides not to participate, it would forfeit the significant participation revenue, but refusing to play against India would inflict greater losses on India.

Pakistan Super League welcomes Hyderabad and Sialkot teams

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Pakistan Super League

ISLAMABAD: The auction for two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams concluded successfully, with Hyderabad purchased for PKR 1.75 billion as the 7th franchise and Sialkot acquired for PKR 1.85 billion as the 8th franchise.

The event was held at the Jinnah Convention Center, Islamabad, and attended by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, federal ministers, prominent players, and officials.

Nine bidders and six potential cities were introduced at the start of the auction. Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi officially opened the proceedings by ringing the ceremonial bell, while Wasim Akram served as the auctioneer. The base price for each franchise was set at PKR 1.1 billion, with a minimum increment of PKR 10 million per bid.

In the first round of bidding, FKS Group successfully acquired the 7th team with a bid of PKR 1.75 billion, selecting Hyderabad as the team’s home city. In the second and final stage, Ozee Developers won the 8th franchise for PKR 1.85 billion, naming the team Sialkot.

Before the auction, the ceremony also honored recent tournament winners. Pakistan Shaheens and Hong Kong Sixes teams were awarded for their achievements, with the Hong Kong Super Sixes winning Pakistani team receiving PKR 185 million and the Rising Stars Asia Cup winners awarded PKR 90 million. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi presented the prizes.

Speaking at the event, PSL CEO Salman Naseer highlighted that the league’s decade-long journey has been full of challenges and successes. “We are not just fighting to survive, but to grow. Thanks to our teams, players, sponsors, franchises, and fans, PSL is today counted among the world’s top leagues,” he said.

The 11th season of PSL is scheduled to take place from March 26 to May 3, 2026. With the addition of Hyderabad and Sialkot, the total number of PSL teams has increased from six to eight.

About FKS Group

FKS Group, a leading Southeast Asian conglomerate with interests in food and agriculture, logistics, and property development, won the 7th franchise after a competitive bidding process.

With strong operational foundations in Indonesia, the group has recently expanded into sports investments, marking its first formal entry into the cricketing world with PSL.

About Ozee Developers

Ozee Developers, chaired by Hamza Majeed, is active in real estate and property development and seeks investment opportunities in sports and recreational ventures. The acquisition of the Sialkot franchise represents their entry into Pakistan’s premier cricket league.

New teams in PSL 11: auction set for Dec 22

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New teams

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed the auction for two new PSL 11 franchises by one week, with the event now scheduled for December 22, 2025..

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated on social media platform X that the extension has been granted due to the growing global popularity of the PSL, giving investors more time to participate in the bidding process.

The PCB has also reportedly tripled the valuation of the six existing PSL franchises. For the two new teams, the reserve price has been set at PKR 1.3 billion per year.

While official confirmation on the final prices is yet to be made, media reports suggest the valuations are likely to be higher than previous seasons.

Notably, unlike 2016 when franchise prices were quoted in US dollars, all financial transactions for PSL 11 will now be conducted in Pakistani rupees.

To attract investors for the new teams and the Multan Sultans, the PCB recently organized a roadshow in London.

Six cities in Pakistan—Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Hyderabad, Muzaffarabad, and Gilgit—have been shortlisted, with two cities to be selected for the new franchises, expanding the PSL from six to eight teams.

PSL promotion drive held at Lord’s to attract new investment

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PSL promotion

LONDON: A promotional roadshow for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was organised at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London to enhance global outreach and invite fresh investment into the league.

The event aimed to highlight PSL’s vision, commercial model, and future strategy. Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam, along with other national cricketers, attended the roadshow, while Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was also present and briefed participants about the league’s structure and future prospects.

The PSL continues to gain popularity internationally and is among the most-searched sports events on Google, even drawing strong traction from India.

HBL PSL is recognised as one of the fastest growing T20 leagues in world cricket.

Pakistan to launch AI-based app to prevent illegal immigration

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Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has decided to tighten measures against individuals traveling abroad on fake documents.

A high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain resulted in several key decisions.

Authorities resolved to make the issuance of Protector documents foolproof and implement reforms in the immigration system to facilitate travelers. Federal ministers have been asked to submit final recommendations within seven days.

The meeting also directed a crackdown on individuals and agent networks involved in the fake visa trade.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the launch of a pilot AI-based app to prevent illegal immigration, stating that the system will identify who is eligible to travel and who is not.

He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy against fake visas and agent mafias, ensuring that deported individuals cannot obtain new visas once their passports are canceled. Additionally, a standardized international driving license will be issued through the National Police Bureau.

Mohsin Naqvi highlighted that illegal travel harms Pakistan’s global reputation, and the immigration reforms aim to facilitate citizens while improving the country’s international standing.

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain stressed that labor visa holders must possess authentic documents and assured full support from the ministry to strengthen the Protector and immigration systems.