Mohsin Naqvi, born on October 28, 1978, in Lahore, Pakistan, is a varied individual known for his roles in journalism, politics, and sports administration. He is presently serving as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), and the Interior Minister of Pakistan. Naqvi's career began in journalism, where he gained recognition as a media entrepreneur.
He established City News Group, a media company in Pakistan, and has been a part of multiple media projects. As a result of his move to politics, he was given the role of the Interior Minister in 2024, a job he shares with his other capacities. In February 2024, Naqvi got the nod to be the PCB Chairman, a seat that has been debated because of his short history in cricket administration.
During the 2025 Asia Cup several issues were brought to light concerning Naqvis's leadership when the India Team in an apparent protest against his political background, refused to take the trophy from his hands. This event was just a glimpse of the period when Naqvi's complex career and the difficulties of juggling politics and sports would come to the forefront. For some time, he ruled with a mix of controversies, but Naqvi is still the political and sports leader whose decisions have a ripple effect in the two domains.
His tenure has been marked by fundamental challenges, including criticism over the national team's performance and his double roles in government and cricket administration.
A political controversy has emerged over Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's official visit to the United Kingdom, where he attended the Silverstone Le Mans Cup alongside actor Ajith Kumar and announced plans related to motorsport infrastructure in the state. Opposition leaders raised questions regarding the schedule, transparency, and nature of the overseas tour, while state officials and TVK representatives pointed to newly signed Memorandums of Understanding in London with entities such as Sigma Technology Group to establish Global Capability Centres. The broadcast also features panel discussions on the political meeting between DMK MP Kanimozhi and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai, alongside updates on a communal dispute during Ganesh Chaturthi in Mysuru, police action in a Gurugram assault case involving a Kargil war veteran, and developments from the Women's Asia Cup.
The Indian women's cricket team secured a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title after defeating Sri Lanka, but the victory was overshadowed by a political standoff during the post-match presentation. The Indian team boycotted the ceremony and refused to accept the winner's trophy from Asian Cricket Council and Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Mohsin Naqvi. Despite alternative options proposed by the BCCI, including having the trophy presented by other officials, Naqvi refused to step aside. Sri Lanka collected their runners-up medals before Naqvi departed the stadium without presenting the trophy. Head coach Amol Mazumdar backed the board's decision, affirming the team stands firmly with the BCCI call following geopolitical tensions.
This edition covers the escalating military confrontation between the United States and Iran, following an alleged US strike on a residence in southern Iran during a wedding gathering. It examines the co-production agreement between Tata Advanced Systems and the Raytheon-Lockheed Martin joint venture to assemble Javelin anti-tank guided missiles in India, analyzing the strategic balance between foreign assembly, indigenous systems like the DRDO MPATGM, and evolving drone warfare economics. The broadcast also assesses the growing political influence of Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi alongside army chief Asim Munir amid calls for systemic restructuring and new provinces. Additionally, it details the arrival of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in Pattaya, Thailand, for crew shore leave after spending 250 days deployed at sea, concluding with a culinary tribute in Argentina celebrating soccer star Lionel Messi.
Pakistan faces a diplomatic dilemma as Army Chief Asim Munir visits Tehran amid ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iran has expressed a lack of trust in Washington, demanding a change in American behavior and informing Pakistani leadership that verbal assurances are insufficient. Meanwhile, Pakistan continues efforts to reassure Tehran of security cooperation and bilateral brotherhood. Analysts highlight that Pakistan is leveraging its strategic location to act as a messenger for the United States while extracting financial benefits from the West Asian conflict, mirroring its past handling of the Afghan crisis. Despite multiple visits to Iran by Pakistani officials, including Army Chief Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan has achieved no concrete progress in facilitating peace talks or resolving deep differences between Washington and Tehran. Questions remain over the direction and effectiveness of Islamabad's foreign policy as the regional crisis lingers.
An Indian-flagged cargo vessel, MSV Faiz Noor Oliya, sank off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea after being struck by an unprovoked projectile attack near the port of Hodeidah.
A special news report on India First, anchored by Gaurav Sawant, examines major political developments across South Asia.
PM Modi arrived in Oslo for the third India-Nordic Summit, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Norway in over four decades. The summit focussed on green technology, supply chain resilience, and digital governance.
The big talking point of this episode of News Today is Nikhil Gupta who pleaded to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in connection with his efforts to murder Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York.
In this edition of India Today, the focus is on India’s 61-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in Colombo, which secured India’s progression to the Super 8s.
In this episode of 'India First', former Indian cricketer and World Cup winner Madan Lal joined a panel to discuss the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) recent decision to participate in the T20 World Cup after initial boycott threats.
This edition of the News Today examines the escalating political war between the opposition and the government over the India-US trade deal. One of the concerns about the trade deal is the impact it has on India's strategic autonomy.
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This edition of Super 6 examines the escalating tension between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council regarding the T20 World Cup match against India.
The top focus of this episode of 5 Live is on Pakistan's decision to boycott its match against India at the T20 World Cup.
On this Special Report, sports editor Vikrant Gupta analyses the International Cricket Council's (ICC) stern ultimatum to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following threats to pull out of the upcoming T20 World Cup. The tension escalated after the ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland, following Bangladesh's refusal to play in India. Vikrant Gupta notes, 'The moment they do that, their cricket is finished,' highlighting that Pakistan lacks a valid alibi for a boycott. The transcript details potential 'never-before sanctions' including the denial of NOCs for foreign players in the PSL, loss of ICC revenue, and total cricketing isolation. Gupta describes Pakistan's stance as 'geopolitical posturing' to align with Bangladesh, predicting that despite the current drama involving PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan will ultimately participate in the tournament to avoid financial and institutional destruction.
On this report, Nitin Srivastava discusses the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to end its boycott threat and name a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. The shift comes after a stern warning from the ICC regarding potential sanctions, including the loss of PSL contracts and bilateral series. Nitin Srivastava notes, 'Pakistan was never in that kind of mind frame that they will boycott. It was just a threat to tell ICC that we can actually do that.' The transcript highlights that while Pakistan initially backed Bangladesh's protest against travelling to India, the fear of financial and sporting isolation forced a move toward compliance. While Bangladesh has been replaced by Scotland due to their refusal to play in India, Pakistan will play their matches in Colombo. The discussion underscores that the ICC will not tolerate 'petty politics' or moral support for boycotts that lack a valid security basis, ensuring the tournament proceeds with Pakistan's participation.
On this Special Report, India Today’s Nikhil Naaz provides an exclusive close-up look at the ICC T20 World Cup trophy at the network's Noida office. Highlighting India's status as defending champions, Naaz notes, 'India going to this particular tournament as the defending champion' with a chance to become the first team to win the title three times. The transcript details India's formidable form, having won 32 matches with only five losses in the last 18 months. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 7th February 2026, with the final on 8th March. Naaz discusses the $2.5 million prize money and praises the Indian squad, featuring stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah. The report also touches upon the historical significance of the trophy, tracing back to MS Dhoni’s 2007 victory, while contrasting the current accessibility of the silverware with previous controversies involving other cricket tournaments.
In this news bulletin, anchor Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor reports on the ICC's decision to remove Bangladesh from the upcoming T20 World Cup in India after rejecting their hybrid model plea. Scotland will replace Bangladesh, marking the first time a team has been removed from a World Cup by the ICC. Shifting to the World Economic Forum in Davos, economist Geeta Gopinath warns that air pollution poses a greater threat to India's GDP than international tariffs. Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi advocates for a 'Pragati' style coordinated governance model to address this environmental crisis. The programme further details the death of Yuvraj Mehta in Noida, who drowned in an open drain, leading authorities to seal properties of negligent builders across Noida and Greater Noida. Additionally, the bulletin examines a study suggesting that the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could reduce airline fuel costs by lowering average passenger weight. This segment covers critical developments in international sports, environmental policy, urban safety, and global economic trends.
On this Special Report, sports editor Nikhil Naaz discusses the official confirmation that Bangladesh will miss the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. The decision follows the ICC's rejection of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's plea for a hybrid model, leading to Scotland taking their place. Nikhil Naaz observed, 'Whatever was spoken there, I don't want to mention this. That is just between the players and us,' referring to the lack of transparency regarding the Bangladeshi government's talks with its players. The discussion highlights how political turmoil has turned a global tournament into a diplomatic flashpoint, marking the first time a team has been removed from a World Cup by the ICC. Naaz notes that while India maintains its stance as a safe host, the real losers are the cricketers whose dreams are sidelined by political standoff. The programme also touches upon the strained cricketing ties in the Asian circuit, involving Pakistan and the future of the Asia Cup.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to hold national polls within 60 to 90 days, provided the US and European allies guarantee security.
