Mohsin Naqvi Calls for Systemic Reforms, Says Pakistan’s Decades-Old Governance Model Has Failed

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has called for comprehensive reforms to Pakistan’s governance system, arguing that the country’s long-standing structural issues stem from a system that has failed to perform effectively over the past seven decades.

Addressing Pakistan’s first Economic Summit in Islamabad, Naqvi said he was not a political orator but wanted to share his views with the public. He stated that Pakistan has immense potential and numerous opportunities, but the country’s persistent challenges cannot be attributed to a single individual or institution. Instead, he said, responsibility lies with all stakeholders at different levels.

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Naqvi warned that if the existing system remains unchanged, Pakistan will continue to face the same challenges even a decade from now. He said the country has been operating under a governance model for the past 70 to 80 years that has outlived its effectiveness and requires serious reform.

The interior minister reaffirmed his support for democracy, saying he has always believed in the democratic process. However, he stressed that democracy allows for different models of governance and that Pakistan should focus on reforms rather than preserving the current system at all costs. He added that meaningful changes are essential to address the country’s economic and agricultural problems, expressing concern that despite being an agricultural nation, Pakistan still has to import wheat and other agricultural commodities.