Mohsin Naqvi made headlines for stealing the Asia Cup 2025 Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, September 28. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president left the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with the Asia Cup trophy after India refused to take the trophy from him following their 5-wicket win over Pakistan in the final. Amid drama over the Asia Cup 2025 final, Pakistan is reportedly set to honour Naqvi.
It has been reported that Naqvi will be given a special gold medal for his strong stance during the trophy handover controversy with India.
As per the available information, Naqvi is all set to be awarded the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Excellence Gold Medal in Karachi. The award is being given to him for his “firm and principled stance" against Indian demands during the Asia Cup final.
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