2000Started in Media
He began his career with an internship at CNN before building a career in broadcast media.
Mohsin Naqvi
Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi is a Pakistani politician, media owner and cricket administrator. He is Pakistan's Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, a senator, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). He founded the City News Network, which includes the channels City 42 and 24 News, and served as caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab from January 2023 to February 2024. He represents Pakistan's media-to-politics path and the overlap of politics and sport in the country.
Years Active2000s–Present
FoundedCity News Network (2009)
Career
Career Highlights
2000
2009Founded City News Network
He launched the network, whose first channel, C42, was later renamed City 42. It expanded to include 24 News, Channel 21, City 41, Rohi and a newspaper.
2023–2024Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab
He served from January 22, 2023, to February 26, 2024.
2024PCB Chairman
He took office as the 37th Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board on February 6, 2024, and oversaw preparations for Pakistan hosting the 2025 Champions Trophy. He was also elected a senator from Punjab in 2024.
2025ACC President
He was elected the 30th President of the Asian Cricket Council in April 2025 for a two-year term.
2025–2026Asia Cup Trophy Presentations
The Indian men's team did not collect the 2025 Asia Cup trophy from him after the final, and the Indian women's team did not receive the 2026 Women's Asia Cup trophy from him. India's government said the second matter fell under the BCCI's purview.
Personal Life & Education
Early Life
Full Name: Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi
Birthdate: 28 October 1978
Birthplace/Hometown: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Background: He built his career in broadcast media before entering public office.
Education
Higher Education: Crescent Model Higher Secondary School, Lahore; Government College University, Lahore; and a journalism degree from Ohio University in the United States.
Family & Personal Life
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Warda (reported as Warda Ashraf).
Values: He has said he is dedicated to expanding cricket in Asia, and has described the need for "major surgery" in Pakistan cricket's selection and domestic structures.
Lifestyle
Roles:
He is simultaneously a federal minister, a senator, chairman of Pakistan's cricket board and president of the Asian Cricket Council.
Media:
His City Media Group remains a significant media holding with channels in several regions.
Impact & Influence:
He is described by Wikipedia as one of the country's most influential civilian figures.
Recognition:
He holds the PCB chairmanship, ACC presidency and Interior Ministry among the positions listed above.
FAQs
Who is Mohsin Naqvi?
Mohsin Naqvi is a Pakistani politician and media owner who is the federal Interior Minister, PCB Chairman and ACC President.
What is Mohsin Naqvi's role in cricket?
He has been Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board since February 2024 and President of the Asian Cricket Council since April 2025.
What did Mohsin Naqvi do before becoming Interior Minister?
He founded City News Network in 2009 and served as caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab from January 2023 to February 2024.
What is Mohsin Naqvi doing now?
He is Interior Minister and PCB Chairman, and was preparing Islamabad for the SCO Summit in November 2026.
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