National ( The cow news digital ) Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned that Pakistan’s current administrative and political system has collapsed, urging immediate structural reforms, the creation of new provinces, and genuine economic opportunities for the country’s youth to prevent widespread social upheaval.
Speaking at Pakistan’s first Economic Summit, Naqvi delivered a candid assessment of the nation’s political and economic trajectory, stating that decades-old governance models are no longer viable. Addressing political leaders, business executives, and representatives from chambers of commerce across all provinces, the minister emphasized that temporary measures and emergency interventions are failing to address core issues.
“Whether we acknowledge it or not, the system we live in has fallen,” Naqvi stated, noting that despite decades of political continuity, basic governance and public delivery remain severely compromised. He criticized the habit of relying on foreign loans to fund budget deficits without fixing underlying institutional flaws, describing current efforts under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as necessary “firefighting” rather than permanent solutions.
A central point of Naqvi’s address was the urgent need for decentralization. He advocated for dividing existing administrative structures into smaller units or provinces to bring governance closer to the public. According to the minister, centralized power has deprived citizens of timely justice, basic public services, and direct access to state institutions.
Turning to the economic frustration among the youth—whom he referred to metaphorically as a potentially unstoppable force if left ignored—Naqvi cautioned against superficial relief measures. He stated that young people are not seeking minor stipends or distributed tablets, but rather meritocracy, transparent job markets, and equal economic access. He noted that given the right environment, Pakistani youth possess the potential to earn significant foreign exchange independently.
Naqvi called on all political parties to set aside differences and convene for a sustained, comprehensive dialogue to restructure the state. He also urged the business community to move beyond funding political campaigns and actively participate in political decision-making.
Without fundamental constitutional and administrative overhauls, Naqvi warned, national summits and speeches will yield little long-term progress.
