Mohsin Naqvi elected new PCB chairman

LAHORE – Mohsin Naqvi has been elected unopposed as the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), sources confirmed to Pakistan Observer.

Naqvi was appointed to the coveted role after PCB Governing Board meeting presided by PCB Chief Election Commissioner Shah Khawar presided as 10 members picked media mogul for role of the cricket governing body.

Election Commissioner Shah Khawar oversees election process with diligence. Naqvi was elevated to the role for after nod of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar.

Naqvi remains in light as caretaker chief minister of Punjab, and it strengthened his chances to head Pakistan Cricket.

Mr Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has been elected unanimously and unopposed as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 37th Chairman today. pic.twitter.com/caa01d8XZu

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 6, 2024

With formal transfer of authority, all eyes are on Mr Naqvi to steer PCB towards sustained success and growth after turbulent times.

His stint at PCB comes weeks after Zaka Ashraf stepped down. Eariler, Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick also resigned from their respective positions.

Moshsin Naqvi

Before taking over Punjab as interim chief minister, Mohsin Naqvi was the founder of City News Group, one of Pakistan’s leading media groups. He stands out as a journalist from start, unlike many other media tycoons.

He also pursued further studies in media sciences in US, reportedly spending time in Miami before joining CNN as a correspondent. His return to Pakistan saw him become the youngest Regional Head of South Asia.

Naqvi also earned several feats in journalism, conducting notable interviews, including with the late Benazir Bhutto. He established City News Network in 2009 and currently serves as CEO of six news channels, including City42, City41, UK44, Channel 24 News, and Rohi TV. Additionally, he holds the position of Chief Editor at Daily42.