List of Interior Ministers of Pakistan: Every Interior Minister Since 1947
Pakistan’s interior ministry — once called the Home Affairs ministry — has been led by some of the country’s most consequential figures. This is the complete list of interior ministers from 1947 to Mohsin Naqvi today, with the eras that defined the office.
Quick answer: Pakistan’s current interior minister is Mohsin Naqvi (since March 2024). Notable predecessors: Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan (2013–17), Rehman Malik (2008–13), Aftab Sherpao (2004–07), Naseerullah Babar (1993–96). The office was called Home Affairs Minister during 1962–71.
Recent interior ministers
- Mohsin Naqvi (Mar 2024–present) — 24/7 passport offices, NADRA reforms
- Sarfaraz Bugti (Aug 2023–Dec 2023, caretaker)
- Rana Sanaullah (Apr 2022–Aug 2023)
- Sheikh Rashid Ahmed (Dec 2020–Apr 2022)
- Ijaz Ahmed Shah (Apr 2019–Dec 2020)
- Shehryar Afridi (Aug 2018–Apr 2019, Minister of State)
- Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan (Jun 2013–Jul 2017)
- Rehman Malik (Mar 2008–Mar 2013)
Notable tenures
Naseerullah Babar (1993–96) oversaw the Karachi operation against violent crime. Chaudhry Nisar (2013–17) drove the National Action Plan after the APS Peshawar tragedy and NADRA’s expansion. Rehman Malik (2008–13) managed the post-Musharraf security transition. Each tenure reflects its era’s security challenge — from sectarian violence to terrorism to cybercrime. The current minister’s record: 2024–26 tenure review.
The name change
During the martial regimes of Ayub Khan and Yahya Khan (1962–71), the office was titled Home Affairs Minister. Since 1971 it has been the Interior Minister; in February 2025 the ministry formally became the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control after the narcotics ministry’s merger. More on the ministry’s evolution: ministry overview.
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Ministers list: FAQs
Who was Pakistan’s first interior minister?
The office dates to August 1947; early holders served under the prime ministers of the first decade — the ministry’s own archives list the full succession.
Who was interior minister before Mohsin Naqvi?
Sarfaraz Bugti (caretaker, Aug–Dec 2023), then Rana Sanaullah (2022–23).
How long has Mohsin Naqvi been interior minister?
Since March 2024 — over two and a half years as of October 2026.
Why was it called Home Affairs minister?
During 1962–71 under Ayub Khan and Yahya Khan’s martial regimes, the portfolio was titled Home Affairs.
