What Happened: Rana Sanaullah criticized Mohsin Naqvi’s dobule responsibilities in sports and politics.
What you need to know: Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah, who also advises the Prime Minister on political and public affairs, stated that the roles of the Ministry of Interior and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman are full-time positions. He emphasized that Mohsin Naqvi must choose which role to keep.
What more: He highlighted issues of political interference in sports organizations, pointing out that influential individuals often hold important positions without merit. He further claimed that some use their power to secure spots in prestigious sports bodies after failing to gain positions elsewhere. He suggested that taking a stand against such individuals could disrupt the entire system.
Also: On political matters, Sanaullah clarified that they are cooperating with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, not aligned with him. He also mentioned accusations against Lt. General (retired) Faiz Hameed, suggesting he may have influenced appointments using PTI, implying possible involvement of PTI’s founder. He hinted that more details could emerge regarding communications on May 9th.