Shehbaz Sharif Five Year Term to Be Completed, Says Mohsin Naqvi

Naqvi Backs Government’s Five-Year Tenure

Shehbaz Sharif will remain Pakistan’s prime minister for the full five-year constitutional term, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Wednesday, dismissing speculation about the future of the coalition government.

Shehbaz Sharif five year term, Speaking to reporters outside the Interior Ministry in Islamabad, Naqvi said the government would complete its tenure despite ongoing political debate over governance reforms.

Shehbaz Sharif received strong backing from the interior minister, who said the prime minister would continue leading the government until the completion of its constitutional mandate.

Minister Defends Governance Remarks

Naqvi also defended his earlier statement that Pakistan’s governance system had “collapsed.” He clarified that his criticism targeted the country’s 80-year-old administrative structure, not the current government.

He said the existing system had failed to deliver the level of governance needed for Pakistan’s progress. According to Naqvi, the country could have achieved far greater development if the administrative framework had functioned effectively.

The interior minister rejected suggestions that he had criticised the government, saying he remained part of the same administration.

Praises Prime Minister’s Performance

Naqvi praised Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership and work ethic. He said the prime minister regularly works between 14 and 16 hours a day and has introduced significant reforms despite institutional challenges.

He highlighted improvements in tax collection by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement and other government initiatives. He argued that stronger administrative systems would have produced even better results.

Naqvi also claimed some individuals were attempting to create misunderstandings between him and the prime minister but dismissed such efforts.

Opposition Criticises Reform Proposal

Naqvi’s earlier call for governance reforms and new administrative units sparked criticism from political parties and government allies.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif urged Naqvi to focus on implementing the National Action Plan (NAP) and improving the performance of the Interior Ministry before proposing broader constitutional changes.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) also criticised the minister’s remarks and demanded his resignation. Party leaders accused him of undermining the Constitution by supporting a hybrid governance model.

Former Senate chairman Mian Raza Rabbani rejected the proposal to create new provinces. He argued that Pakistan’s governance challenges stem from weak constitutional implementation rather than the country’s existing provincial structure.

Security Situation Also Reviewed

Naqvi’s remarks came shortly after he met President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House.

During the meeting, both leaders reviewed Pakistan’s overall law and order situation, with particular attention to the security challenges facing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

The latest statements have intensified debate over governance reforms while reaffirming the government’s commitment to completing its constitutional term.