{
  "id": 6112157,
  "title": "India-Pakistan Asia Cup Trophy Controversy Returns? Mohsin Naqvi Set To Attend Women’s Final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/india-pakistan-asia-cup-trophy-controversy-returns-mohsin-naqvi-set",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T06:33:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/india-pakistan-asia-cup-trophy-controversy-returns-mohsin-naqvi-set-to-attend-womens-final"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry may be on the brink of another off-field controversy as PCB chairman and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is expected to attend the Women's Asia Cup final on September 13. Naqvi, who serves as the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council, will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony, potentially putting him at the center of attention should India advance to the title match. India has already qualified for the semifinals and is the most successful team in the competition's history, making a win in the final even more significant. However, tension remains as India and Pakistan have maintained a no-hugs policy, refusing to shake hands following the 2026 Women's Asia Cup controversy in Dubai. The previous edition saw India refusing to accept the trophy from Naqvi, who held onto it at the ACC headquarters. If India qualifies for the final and emerges victorious, the presentation ceremony will undoubtedly be scrutinized, with focus on whether last year's trophy dispute will have any impact.",
  "summary": "The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry could be heading for another off-field flashpoint as PCB chairman and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly set to attend the Women’s Asia Cup final on September 13. Naqvi is the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council that organises the Asia Cup. According to a Geo Super report, Naqvi has been named the chief guest for the closing ceremony,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}