One Day, It Might Be Enough for Mohsin Naqvi; He Could Say He’s Quitting,” Predicts Najam Sethi
LAHORE – Senior journalist and political analyst Najam Sethi has offered a sharp and intriguing analysis of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s current political standing, suggesting that the mounting pressures could eventually push him to walk away from his roles.
During a discussion on his program, Sethi remarked that the past six months have been extraordinarily difficult for Naqvi, who has been concurrently managing two critical ministerial portfolios while also navigating complex foreign policy challenges. He noted that such a burden would unsettle any ordinary individual.
Sethi pointed to the relentless criticism and attacks from political opponents, particularly from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as a significant source of exhaustion. He interpreted Naqvi’s recent cryptic statement—”whether I stay or not”—as a clear indication of this political fatigue. “A day may come when Mohsin Naqvi will say, ‘Enough is enough, I am leaving all of this,'” Sethi predicted.
محسن صاحب نے بات کی نہ میں رہوں گا یا نہیں رہوں گا :نجم سیٹھی
نوکری رہے یا نہ رہے لیکن ممدانی اور صادق خان آئیں گے :عائشہ ناز
پچھلے 6 ماہ بڑے مشکل رہے محسن نقوی کے لئے دو منسٹریز کو ہینڈل کرنا اس کے بعد پھر خارجہ پالیسی نارمل بندہ بھی ہل جائے گا اوپر سے تنقید جو آ رہی ہے ان کے… pic.twitter.com/j49ysfzMIC— Waqar khan (@Waqarkhan) September 6, 2026
On Constitutional Amendments and New Provinces
When asked about the possibility of a referendum or constitutional changes regarding the creation of new provinces, Sethi highlighted the significant legal and political hurdles. He clarified that any constitutional amendment would require a two-thirds majority in Parliament—a threshold currently unattainable by any single party or coalition.
He noted that the PML-N has remained conspicuously silent on the matter, the PPP is opposing it, and the PTI is not in favor either. Sethi added that PTI links every issue to the demands for Imran Khan’s release and reinstatement as Prime Minister, making any such amendment unlikely under the current parliamentary dynamics.
On Geopolitical Shifts in the Middle East
Touching upon regional and international developments, Sethi stated that it has become abundantly clear since the Makkah Agreement that Middle Eastern countries are no longer willing to rely heavily on the United States. He argued that more Arab nations are likely to adopt this stance, and as a result, the previous Abraham Accords have effectively come to an end.
