New Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has come under fire online after claiming fuel shortages in India, while Pakistan itself is grappling with a growing energy crisis. His remarks come at a time when PSL 2026 matches are being played without fans due to fuel shortages and security concerns linked to tensions in the Middle East.Fuel prices have risen sharply by more than 40 percent in Pakistan along with the increase in electricity prices. These challenges have already affected daily life and sporting events, including the Pakistan Super League.
Naqvi, while talking to the media, commented on whether the fans would be allowed back into the stadium. He defended the situation by pointing to the global situation and said that ‘today I talked to PSL team owners and PSL teams, even Karachi (Kings) have requested, so I will meet the Prime Minister and request him again what is possible, but we need to understand what is the scenario in the world, the oil crisis’.“We are working for peace. We hope there will be peace soon. The Prime Minister is also working for it. Our position is different. India has an oil crisis and there are long queues at petrol pumps in India,” he added.
Pakistani people’s reaction to Mohsin Naqvi’s claims
His comments sparked an immediate backlash, with many questioning their accuracy. In contrast, fuel prices in India have remained stable, and there have been no widespread shortages.Social media users on both sides of the border have reacted strongly. One wrote, “Mohsin Naqvi cancels PSL crowd citing Pakistan’s fuel crisis – then claims India has long petrol queues while Pakistan doesn’t.
