Summary
- Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated his confidence that the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will complete its full five-year constitutional term, while maintaining his earlier criticism that Pakistan’s decades-old governance system requires significant reform.
- Praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Naqvi said the premier works between 14 and 16 hours a day and has continued to pursue reforms despite challenging circumstances.
- He stated that the current administration would complete its constitutional term and that Shehbaz Sharif would continue to serve as prime minister for the full five years, despite criticism from political opponents.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated his confidence that the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will complete its full five-year constitutional term, while maintaining his earlier criticism that Pakistan’s decades-old governance system requires significant reform.
Speaking to the media, Naqvi said his previous remarks about the country’s system had been misunderstood. He clarified that his criticism was directed at what he described as an 80-year-old governance structure rather than the current administration. According to the interior minister, the existing system has failed to deliver the level of progress Pakistan is capable of achieving.
Naqvi argued that if the country’s institutional framework had functioned effectively over the years, Pakistan would have been in a much stronger economic and administrative position today. He stressed that his comments should not be interpreted as criticism of the federal government, of which he is a member.
Responding to questions about his own performance as interior minister, Naqvi said he is accountable to the prime minister and welcomes an objective assessment of every federal ministry. He suggested that the government publicly release the performance results of all ministries so citizens can evaluate how each department has performed.
The interior minister also noted that he regularly attends official duties and said his attendance record stands at approximately 70 percent. He emphasized that transparency and accountability should apply across the federal cabinet.
Praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Naqvi said the premier works between 14 and 16 hours a day and has continued to pursue reforms despite challenging circumstances. He credited the government with improving tax collection, strengthening Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement, and introducing reforms in several sectors.
According to Naqvi, the prime minister could achieve even greater results if Pakistan’s governance system functioned more efficiently. He argued that administrative reforms remain essential for accelerating economic growth and improving public services.
Addressing political speculation, Naqvi dismissed suggestions of differences between himself and the prime minister. He said there would always be attempts to create misunderstandings but insisted that their working relationship remains strong.
The interior minister concluded by expressing confidence in the stability of the coalition government. He stated that the current administration would complete its constitutional term and that Shehbaz Sharif would continue to serve as prime minister for the full five years, despite criticism from political opponents.
Naqvi’s remarks come amid ongoing political debate over governance reforms, economic challenges, and the future direction of Pakistan’s political landscape.
