Mohsin Naqvi, currently serving as the Interim Chief Minister of Punjab, is reportedly poised to be nominated for the esteemed position of Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The formal announcement of his nomination awaits approval from PCB Patron-in-Chief and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.
Upon receiving the prime minister’s nod, Naqvi is expected to succeed Zaka Ashraf as the Chairman of the PCB Management Committee within the Board of Governors. Naqvi, a media channel owner who has held the interim chief minister role for a year, confirmed his impending appointment during interactions with reporters in Lahore, expressing his commitment to addressing issues affecting Pakistan cricket and emphasizing the necessity for cricket reforms.
Zaka Ashraf resigned from his position as the Chairman of the PCB Management Committee last Friday, making the announcement during a committee meeting. The 72-year-old had taken on the role on July 6, replacing Najam Sethi. Ashraf cited challenges in working under existing conditions and stated that the decision of his successor rests with Prime Minister Kakar.
During Ashraf’s tenure, Pakistan participated in two significant competitions, the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup. However, the Men in Green fell short of reaching the final in the Asia Cup and failed to qualify for the semi-finals in the World Cup.
Ambassadors Of Pakistan And Iran Are Resuming Their Duty By 26th Of January As Both Countries Normalize Ties
Meanwhile, Pakistan and Iran have reached a mutual agreement for the return of ambassadors to their respective posts by January 26, 2024.
In a joint statement released on Monday, the Foreign Office announced that Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian will visit Pakistan on January 29 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani.
Earlier, on January 17, Pakistan withdrew its ambassador from Iran, expressing dissatisfaction over what it termed a “blatant breach” of sovereignty after Iran conducted missile attacks on militant bases in southwestern Pakistan.
