Pakistan Military's Blue-Eyed Boy, Asim Munir’s Frontman: Decoding Mohsin Naqvi

Mohsin Naqvi, the man at the centre of the Asia Cup trophy row, is a name synonymous with unchecked power and controversy in Pakistan and has emerged as a central figure in the country’s hybrid governance system, allegedly serving as the civilian face of the military establishment and intelligence apparatus.

Naqvi’s rapid rise, questionable appointments, and close ties to Pakistan’s powerful military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, have raised serious concerns about cronyism, corruption, and political engineering.

Sources told CNN-News18 that Naqvi is not only the blue-eyed boy of the Pakistan Army but also the cousin brother of Syeda Irum Asim, wife of Asim Munir. The family connection has reportedly cemented his status as one of the most trusted civilian operatives of Pakistan’s milit