By Irum Saleem
“Mohsin Speed”—a nickname given to him by PM Shehbaz — to celebrate his so-called fast-paced governance —Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi now finds himself under growing scrutiny, with critics all over the country questioning whether that speed has translated into any meaningful or lasting impact and how he is imposed on the nation through great example of nepotism.
A recent tweet by PTI senior leader and former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi captured this sentiment with brutal clarity:
کارکردگی کے ریڈار پر محسن سپیڈ کی مجموعی رفتار: کرکٹ Zero، اسلام آباد میں نوتعمیر شدہ سڑکوں، انڈرپاسز اور پلوں کی پائداری Zero، ملک میں دہشتگردی اور جرائم پر کنٹرول Zero۔
— Moonis Elahi (@MoonisElahi6) July 27, 2025
“On the performance radar, Mohsin Speed’s overall pace: Cricket – Zero, Durability of newly constructed roads, underpasses, and bridges in Islamabad – Zero, Control over terrorism and crime in the country – Zero.”
British Pakistanis across the UK – this is your moment to stand up! Join us in massive numbers for this historic protest. No matter which city or town you live in, if you want to rise against fascism and stand in solidarity with Imran Khan, we need you there!
— Jahanzeb Khan PTI UK (@JKhanClassified) July 29, 2025
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It was not just political commentary. It was a performance audit in one sentence.
Cricket – Zero
Mohsin Naqvi’s brief tenure as Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was marked by chaos rather than progress.
Frequent changes in leadership, sidelining of domestic talent, and internal factionalism within the board left the sport rudderless. Despite promising a revamp, there was little vision or continuity.
Under leadership of “selected” Naqvi Pakistan cricket saw no structural improvement and suffered defeats in major tournaments.
The scoreboard, quite literally, reflects his performance: zero. Infrastructure – Zero
In Islamabad, flashy inaugurations of underpasses, flyovers, and roads were heavily promoted under his leadership.
But just months later, those same structures are already showing signs of poor quality: cracks, flooding, and unfinished features. Engineers have quietly raised concerns about rushed work and lack of proper oversight.
The “speed” has delivered shoddy results, with public money spent on temporary optics instead of long-term infrastructure resilience.
On the other hand, security and crime control also happened to be “Zero.” Perhaps the most serious indictment lies in his role as the federal interior minister.
Pakistan continues to face rising incidents of terrorism, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Urban crime in cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad remains uncontrolled. Instead of strategic reforms or improved policing, the response has largely been reactive—press statements after every incident and no visible deterrence.
In short, the public sees no change in the state’s ability to secure its citizens.
Mohsin Naqvi’s governance model appears to revolve around photo-op politics—cutting ribbons, touring sites, and micromanaging PR optics.
While speed may sound impressive on paper, it can not replace competence, planning, and institutional strength. The consequences are now visible: crumbling roads, mismanaged cricket, and a security landscape that remains dangerously fragile.
Moonis Elahi’s tweet reflects a growing public perception—Naqvi’s “speed” has come at the cost of durability, strategy, and real outcomes.
Meanwhile, Mr Moonis asked the people to take part in Free Imran Khan Movement.
“British Pakistanis across the UK – this is your moment to stand up! Join us in massive numbers for this historic protest. No matter which city or town you live in, if you want to rise against fascism and stand in solidarity with Imran Khan, we need you there!”. PAK DESTINY
