Days after saying that Pakistan's system of governance has 'completely collapsed' and is no longer capable of addressing its mounting political and economic challenges, the country's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi drops another bombshell.
“I don’t think there has ever been such a massive scam in the history of Pakistan, where judges, bureaucrats, politicians and bankers were all involved. For 21 years, money was paid, and people kept taking it. We will go after each and every person responsible," he said.
Speaking at the Pakistan Economic Summit in Islamabad on Thursday, Naqvi alleged that Pakistan had witnessed its "biggest-ever scam", involving judges, bureaucrats, politicians and bankers.
"I don't think there has ever been such a massive scam in the history of Pakistan, where judges, bureaucrats, politicians and bankers were all involved. For 21 years, money was paid, and people kept taking it. We will go after each and every person responsible," Naqvi said, according to Geo News.
Reiterating his criticism of Pakistan's administrative framework, Naqvi said the country's existing governance structure had failed and was incapable of solving its mounting challenges.
"The system we are living under has collapsed. Problems cannot be solved through it," he said.
The interior minister warned that without structural reforms, Pakistan would still be grappling with the same issues a decade from now.
Calling for sweeping administrative changes, Naqvi proposed creating new administrative units and devolving greater powers to lower levels of government.
According to Naqvi, young Pakistanis are demanding justice, merit-based employment and greater opportunities rather than financial assistance.
"What matters to the common people is that we get justice, that merit prevails, and that we have job opportunities," he said.
Statements by Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi highlight growing friction within Pakistan's political and military power hierarchy.
Key Highlights of Naqvi's Remarks
The "Biggest Scam" Claim: Naqvi stated that investigators uncovered the "biggest scam in the history of Pakistan," spanning 21 years.
He alleged that systematic bribes were taken across multiple pillars of government, involving judges, bureaucrats, politicians, and bankers. System Collapse Assertion: Just days prior at the Pakistan Economic Summit, Naqvi stirred controversy by declaring that Pakistan's decades-old governance system had "collapsed".
He advocated for restructuring the nation by creating new administrative units/provinces to fix accountability. 
Zero-Tolerance Warning: Naqvi vowed to take strict action against every individual involved regardless of stature, though he stopped short of releasing specific names publicly.
Broader Context & Power Dynamics
Backing of Army Chief Asim Munir: Analysts note that Naqvi—who also serves as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)—is a close confidant and widely reported relative of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen. Asim Munir.
His comments were echoed by military spokespersons calling for an "administrative reset". 
Friction with the Sharif Government: Naqvi's statements are widely viewed as a direct swipe at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's civilian administration.
Civilian Pushback: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif publicly fired back, telling Naqvi to start his "revolution" within his own ministry and clean up the PCB before criticizing the broader governance framework.
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