Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi: The Civilian Power Broker Linked To Asim Munir’s Rise

Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi: The Civilian Power Broker Linked To Asim Munir’s Rise

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Business Today
  • Updated Sep 4, 2026 4:00 PM IST

Pakistan’s political landscape is seeing the rise of Mohsin Naqvi, a powerful civilian figure with close links to the country’s military establishment. From Interior Minister to Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and diplomatic emissary, Naqvi has accumulated significant influence despite never winning a national election. His growing proximity to Field Marshal Asim Munir has fueled speculation about his role as a bridge between Pakistan’s military leadership and civilian government. In this detailed report, we examine Naqvi’s extraordinary rise, his controversial remarks on governance and corruption, his push for structural changes, and what his growing influence could mean for Pakistan’s political future.

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