Opinion
Pakistan's Politics Needs Rules Before It Needs Deals
Bilal Javed on four political fights this week, from new provinces to Islamabad's local polls and detentions, and why process matters more than a deal.
Mohsin Naqvi
Mohsin Naqvi: 11 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Pakistan's Politics Needs Rules Before It Needs Deals. Key developments, background and analysis.
11 stories on Mohsin Naqvi since 29 September 2026; the latest was published on 13 November 2026.
Key developments
- Pakistan's Politics Needs Rules Before It Needs DealsIn about 48 hours this week, Pakistan saw a three-hour jail meeting with Imran Khan, the release of two of his sisters, a referendum idea on new provinces and an ECP warning over Islamabad's local polls.
- PSL 12 signings window opens; PCB rejects player salary cutThe PCB opened the direct signings window for all eight HBL PSL franchises, running until November 23, with the player auction set for January 23.
- Gwadar attack foiled, 3 terrorists killed; 4 police martyred in KarakSecurity forces killed three terrorists and foiled an attack on an unoccupied construction company camp in Gwadar, officials said.
- Field Marshal Munir arrives in Tehran for talks on US-Iran mediationField Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Tuesday with a Pakistani delegation for talks on mediation between Iran and the US, Iranian media reported.
- Pakistan and Qatar agree to deepen internal security cooperationInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed in Doha to strengthen cooperation in internal security.
Cricket
PSL 12 signings window opens; PCB rejects player salary cut
The PCB opened PSL 12's direct signings window and set an auction date of January 23, while turning down a franchise owner's proposal to cut player salaries.
Balochistan
Gwadar attack foiled, 3 terrorists killed; 4 police martyred in Karak
Forces killed three terrorists while foiling an attack on an empty construction camp in Gwadar, as four policemen including a CTD DSP were martyred in Karak.
Middle East
Field Marshal Munir arrives in Tehran for talks on US-Iran mediation
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran for talks on Pakistan's US-Iran mediation, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of new targets around Hormuz.
Pakistan
Pakistan and Qatar agree to deepen internal security cooperation
Mohsin Naqvi and Qatar's interior minister agreed in Doha to expand security ties, a day after Naqvi praised Qatar's role in US-Iran peace efforts.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Naqvi says govt tried for months to bring KP on board before emergency
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told the joint session that months of talks failed and the Centre acted reluctantly, as the TTAP suspended talks with the government.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Kundi puts security before development on KP's first day under governor's rule
Governor Kundi told KP's apex committee that security comes before development, as police confirmed Sohail Afridi is in preventive custody.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Centre names new KP chief secretary under emergency rule
The Centre named Fakhr Alam Irfan KP chief secretary and posted Yahya Akhunzada to the province, as sources said the emergency could cover 12 districts.
Cricket
PCB sets PSL 12 for March 18 to May 2 with all eight teams
The PCB said the 12th Pakistan Super League will run from March 18 to May 2, 2027, with all eight franchises, ahead of retentions and an auction.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PTI begins long march from Lakki Marwat after talks fail
PTI's march for Imran Khan's release starts from Lakki Marwat today after weekend talks with the government ended without a deal over who should move first.
Sindh
Karachi to get Pakistan's largest one-stop passport and ID card centre
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ordered a master plan in 10 days for a Karachi centre for passports and CNICs, as Mayor Murtaza Wahab set out DHA water and road projects.