Key Takeaways
- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif agrees with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's views on system reform.
- Asif calls for changes to be discussed in Parliament or cabinet, not through public statements.
- Naqvi had previously called the governance system 'collapsed' and suggested new administrative units.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed his agreement with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s recent views on the state of Pakistan's political system, stating that he ‘more or less personally agrees’ with these perspectives.
In a social media post, Asif praised Naqvi as a 'powerhouse' and echoed his colleague's sentiment that the process of system evolution has been 'held captive to factional and personal interests for decades.'
Asif emphasized the importance of discussing such changes through constitutional forums like Parliament or cabinet sessions rather than making public statements.
He noted Naqvi’s position as a member of both the cabinet and Parliament, questioning why he had not initiated reforms during his tenure in powerful roles within the system over the past three-and-a-half years.
The defence minister also highlighted the implementation status of the National Action Plan (NAP), stating that while one point related to the armed forces is being implemented through sacrifices, 12 other points under the interior ministry’s purview remain unaddressed.
Naqvi had previously addressed a gathering of business leaders, asserting that Pakistan's governance system has 'collapsed' and advocating for new administrative units or provinces to improve service delivery, accountability, and access to justice.
Asif urged Naqvi to begin the necessary changes with the implementation of NAP points under his ministry’s responsibility, rather than relying on public statements or engaging with business leaders alone.
Both ministers agree that fundamental reforms should be pursued through established constitutional processes, highlighting a shared commitment to systemic change in Pakistan.
I more or less personally agree with these views
Khawaja Asif, Defence Minister
Had he wanted, he could have spoken about a change in the system or made progress on it during this time
Khawaja Asif, Defence Minister
