Who Really Runs Pakistan? The Unstoppable Rise of Mohsin Naqvi

From a television reporter to the most influential power player in Islamabad: Senior journalist Ali Salman uncovers the remarkable rise of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the hidden power structure running Pakistan today. Overview: In this in-depth political analysis, senior journalist Ali Salman (ex-BBC Urdu) breaks down how Mohsin Naqvi became the central figure managing multiple state affairs—from the Interior Ministry and the PCB to high-stakes diplomatic and domestic negotiations. What is behind his extraordinary influence? How does his role intersect with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and the establishment? Discover the backstage political dynamics shaping current decisions in Pakistan. Timestamps: 00:00 - The growing footprint of Mohsin Naqvi 02:23 - From journalism to political power 04:05 - Who holds actual state authority? 06:00 - Media ownership and institutional backing 08:12 - Diplomatic engagements: US, Iran, and beyond 10:05 - Controlling negotiations and critical policy moves 12:45 - The prime minister's standing in the coalition 14:35 - Who really drives Pakistan's current system? #MohsinNaqvi #PakistanPolitics #AliSalman #CurrentAffairsPakistan #ShehbazSharif #PoliticalAnalysis #Islamabad #PakistanNews #InsideStory #محسن_نقوی #پاکستان_سیاست #علی_سلمان #imran Khan #PTI