Mohsin Naqvi, Not Ahsan Iqbal, Holds Islamabad Planning Authority: Rauf Klasra - UrduPoint
Sajid Ali
Published September 23, 2026 | 11:18 AM
In a recent post on the social media platform X, senior journalist Rauf Klasra alleged that the Planning Division’s authority has been retained by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to him, Naqvi makes all project decisions, chooses contractors, and impacts Islamabad's environment and look.
Klasra criticized Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal's demand to be involved in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), calling it a "remarkable joke." He argued that Iqbal, who allegedly lacks control over his own administrative area, now seeks a role in crucial IMF talks.
The journalist also condemned Naqvi for sealing off Islamabad ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's planned protest and long march on September 27. He described the city's transformation into a fortress with containers as Naqvi's extreme response out of fear and panic, comparing it to similar actions taken by previous interior ministers.
Klasra's key points:
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi holds unchecked power over Islamabad's development planning and projects.
- Naqvi selects contractors and makes decisions on major projects without Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal's input.
- Naqvi sealed off Islamabad with containers days before a planned protest, transforming the city into a "prison" out of fear.
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