Naqvi comes to CDA chairman, Islamabad IG's defence as they draw flak over carriage video with 'colonial' undertone

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi defended two government officials who drew widespread criticism for their appearance in a horse carriage during an Independence Day parade in Islamabad, likening their actions to a "colonial" mindset. Naqvi explained that the officials were delayed due to a meeting with the president and the prime minister, and they decided to proceed with the event to avoid inconveniencing the public.

However, former federal minister Shireen Mazari and others continued to criticize the officials for their behavior, with digital rights activist Usama Khilji calling it "unbelievably stupid" and journalist Zarrar Khuhro describing it as "CRINGE." The video sparked a debate about the changing values in Pakistani society and the contrast between the behavior of government officials and their counterparts in other countries.