Stirring The Hornet’s Nest

Federal Minister Muhsin Naqvi stirred controversy by stating at an economic summit in Karachi that the current system had collapsed and needed immediate overhaul, proposing more administrative units. This statement, made after meeting President Asif Ali Zardari, has been interpreted as a reflection of a deeper scheme of governance, possibly backed by the establishment. The Sharif family and the Zardari dynasty, along with other mainstream political parties like JUI, are reportedly upset. The Pakistan People's Party has even demanded Naqvi's resignation, despite President Zardari previously endorsing him, indicating significant political friction within the ruling coalition.