Mohsin Naqvi Archives

Iranian President calls for closer Pakistan-Iran contacts

September 22, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for continued and closer contacts between Pakistan and Iran during a meeting with Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran.

Pezeshkian said the two countries could further strengthen cooperation across various sectors and use their local and regional capabilities to meet their needs.

He also said what he described as U.S. pressure had encouraged greater closeness and interaction among Muslim countries.

Naqvi said Pakistan was committed to expanding cooperation with Iran in trade, economic, tourism and political affairs.

He added that Pakistan also wanted to further broaden cooperation with Iran in the fields of culture and science.

President Zardari stresses national consensus in meeting with Naqvi

September 2, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

LONDON: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met President Asif Ali Zardari in London, with the meeting focusing on Pakistan’s political and national affairs, according to sources.

The meeting lasted for about an hour, during which the two discussed the country’s overall political situation and other matters of national importance.

Sources said Naqvi conveyed an important message to President Zardari during the meeting, though details of the message were not immediately disclosed.

According to the sources, Zardari reiterated his principled position on national issues, particularly the ongoing debate over the creation of new provinces.

The president said a lasting solution to any major national issue was not possible without consensus among all stakeholders. He emphasized that all sides must work together in the national interest to help the country overcome its challenges.

The meeting also included discussions on recent political developments in Pakistan and other matters of mutual interest.

Pakistan cricket team meets King Charles in London

September 2, 2026 by Sports Desk

LONDON: British King Charles III met Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and discussed cricket as well as Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism and maintain peace and security.

The meeting took place at Clarence House, the historic London residence of the British royal family, where the Pakistan cricket team and officials attended an event with the king.

King Charles spoke with Pakistani players and team officials during the gathering. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was also present at the event.

During his conversation with Naqvi, the British monarch discussed cricket and Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts, according to the report.

King Charles also spoke about Pakistan’s efforts to restore and maintain law and order and promote peace in the country.

Pakistan government will complete five-year term, Naqvi says

August 5, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the current government will complete its constitutional five-year term and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will remain in office for the full duration.

Naqvi said he would advise the prime minister to have the performance of all federal ministries independently assessed by a third party, with the findings made public to ensure transparency and accountability.

He said an independent review would help determine the performance of each ministry. Naqvi also defended his own record, saying his attendance at federal cabinet meetings was around 70%.

Responding to criticism over previous remarks about governance, Naqvi said he had referred to systemic issues accumulated over the past 80 years rather than criticizing the current administration. “If the system had functioned properly, the country would have progressed much further,” he said.

The interior minister dismissed speculation about differences with the prime minister, saying some people wanted to create the impression that their relationship had deteriorated.

He praised Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership, saying the premier works 14 to 16 hours a day and has overseen improvements in tax collection, diplomatic engagement and other areas despite inheriting a flawed system.

Naqvi says new administrative units key to fixing governance

July 30, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called for the creation of new administrative units, saying Pakistan’s current governance system has failed and requires structural reforms to address the country’s longstanding political and economic challenges.

Speaking at Pakistan’s first Economic Summit in Islamabad, Naqvi said the existing system “has collapsed” and would continue to produce the same problems unless fundamental reforms are introduced.

He argued that the country should move toward new administrative units or provinces, adding that the issue should ultimately be decided by the public.

The interior minister said Pakistan’s growing debt burden, governance challenges and demands for merit-based employment from young people require a comprehensive “reset” of the system. He warned that without structural reforms, the country would continue facing the same issues even a decade from now.

Naqvi said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was working long hours to address national issues but described the government’s efforts as largely “firefighting” in the absence of broader institutional reforms. He stressed that all political parties must work together to improve the country’s governance framework.

Speaking informally with reporters later, Naqvi said the efforts of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir would not produce lasting results unless politicians also fixed the country’s governance system.

He added that the field marshal had repeatedly stated he would not allow democracy to be derailed. Naqvi urged the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to work together on reforms, said the current government would complete its constitutional term, and maintained that legal matters involving PTI founder Imran Khan would be decided by the courts.

Mohsin Naqvi makes second Tehran visit within 24 Hours

May 20, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

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

August 13, 2026May 20, 2026 by World Desk

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

May 16, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

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

February 10, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

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

February 7, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

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.