Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met President Asif Ali Zardari at Zardari House in Nawabshah as discussions over a possible Political Reset in Pakistan gained attention.
The meeting took place on Thursday night and reportedly lasted around an hour. Both leaders discussed the country’s political situation, constitutional matters, administrative changes and security challenges.
According to media reports citing sources, the conversation also covered the possibility of establishing new provinces and introducing a 28th Constitutional Amendment. However, no official decision or announcement was made regarding these proposals.
Recent developments involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan were also reportedly discussed. These included his meetings with lawyers and matters concerning his sisters.
President Zardari reportedly emphasised the need for dialogue with opposition parties to address political disagreements. He highlighted the importance of consultation and cooperation in resolving national issues.
The discussions also covered the law-and-order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Naqvi briefed the president on security challenges and government efforts to maintain peace across the country.
Separately, the interior minister has supported seeking public opinion on the creation of additional provinces. Speaking to journalists in Lahore on November 12, he suggested holding a referendum to determine whether people favour the proposed administrative changes.
Naqvi said political parties should consider public opinion before reaching a decision. He also indicated that he would respect the outcome if voters rejected the proposal.
His comments came after PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called for a broader political reset to address Pakistan’s ongoing challenges. Bilawal has stressed the importance of cooperation between political parties rather than continued confrontation.
Responding to the proposal, Naqvi expressed agreement with the need for improvements across the political system. He suggested that reforms should address wider institutional and administrative issues instead of focusing on isolated changes.
The meeting in Nawabshah has brought renewed attention to discussions about political cooperation, constitutional developments and administrative reforms.
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Nevertheless, neither the presidency nor the interior ministry has announced a formal agreement following the meeting. It also remains uncertain whether the reported discussions will lead to negotiations, constitutional legislation or any practical steps towards political reconciliation.
