Tag: FIA

  • Imran Khan to face trial over controversial post

    Imran Khan to face trial over controversial post

    Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, for a controversial post made on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

    Recalling the tweet posted by former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, FIA declared his post controversial, claiming that it was inciting government officials to mutiny.

    The FIA Cybercrime Wing’s inquiry revolves around a video uploaded on May 26, in which Khan’s X account reportedly stated: “Every Pakistani should study the Hamood ur Rahman Commission Report and get to know who was the true traitor, General Yahya Khan or Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.”

    Meanwhile, founder PTI Khan refused to answer to FIA interrogation until his lawyer was present with him.

    Earlier, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ata Tarrar hinted at the possible probe of Khan’s social media account by FIA, claiming that accounts were allegedly used to “create chaos and anarchy” in the country and “undermining the national security,” Associated Press Pakistan (APP) reported.

    The minister claimed that posts associated with Khan were trying to mobilise the people against major institution heads, including the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP).

    Commenting on Khan’s post claiming his comparison with Bangladesh’s founder, Sheikh Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, Tarar stated that the Bangladeshi public is now demolishing Mujeeb’s statue.

  • Objectionable material found on Orya Maqbool’s phone, claims Umar Cheema

    Objectionable material found on Orya Maqbool’s phone, claims Umar Cheema

    In a short clip that has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), journalist Umar Cheema alleged that police have found objectionable material on Orya Maqbool Jan’s mobile phone while in custody.

    YouTuber Orya Maqbool Jan, known for his right-wing religious views, was arrested on August 22 by the FIA’s cybercrime wing in Lahore for alleged hateful social media posts regarding the Mubarak Sani case.

    “Charges brought up against him include sharing of vulgar and nude media in some drinking party where Orya Maqbool Jan is present.”

    He also alleged that the authorities have found evidence that indicates Orya’s team was involved in creating trends against Army Chief Gen Asim Munir.

    Umar opined that the coming days will tell how the case unfolds.

  • FIA arrests two suspects over offensive posts about Maryam Nawaz

    FIA arrests two suspects over offensive posts about Maryam Nawaz

    Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cybercrime circle has arrested Murtaza Khan and Ahmed Hassan over objectionable remarks against Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Samaa has reported.

    The FIA spokesperson claimed that the two suspects were included in a team that edited and shared derogatory posts about Maryam Nawaz and other senior officials on social media.

    The suspects have been charged under the Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (PECA).
    FIA stated that no one is beyond the law, and strict action will be taken against the suspects.

    In 2016, the then PML-N led government introduced the PECA law to “check extremist content, prosecute hate speech and curb online harassment of women.”

    The law has been criticised over the years as an instrument of stuffing free speech.

  • Orya Maqbool Jan arrested from Lahore

    Orya Maqbool Jan arrested from Lahore

    Controversial television host Orya Maqbool Jan has been arrested by the Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on charges of hate speech and disrespectful remarks, The Express Tribune has reported.

    FIA has stated that Orya Maqbool Jan will be presented before the judicial magistrate for physical remand on Thursday.

    “A raid had taken place on his residency at the Defence Housing Society (DHA) phase 6,” FIA said in a statement.
    Jan’s lawyer Azhar Siddiqui has said his client was apprehended after a social media post about the Mubarak Sani case.

    Siddiqui said, “We haven’t been informed of the specifics of the FIR, and we believe the FIA lacks jurisdiction in this matter.” Yet, the First Information Report (FIR) has not been made public.”

    Orya has been criticised many times over the years for disparaging remarks about minorities.

  • PMLN Sindh President to replace Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori

    PMLN Sindh President to replace Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori

    Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) and its coalition government ally, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), have agreed to change the Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tesori.

    According to a Geo News source, the incumbent Sindh governor could be replaced by PML-N Sindh president and former head of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Bashir Memon.

    While responding to the report, MQM denied that the Governor will be changed.

    A spokesperson of MQM said, ‘’The Centre has not contacted us yet in this regard’.”

    PPP Sindh General Secretary Waqar Mehdi said, ‘’Kamran Tessori better go on leave until the PMLN chooses the new Governor of Sindh’’.

    In April this year, sources made similar claims that former Sindh caretaker chief minister Justice (retired) Maqbool Baqar could be appointed governor of Sindh.

  • Dr. Omer Adil arrested after Gharida Farooqi’s legal complaint

    Dr. Omer Adil arrested after Gharida Farooqi’s legal complaint

    Lahore police have arrested cultural analyst and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Omer Adil after a legal complaint by anchor Gharida Farooqui, who accused Dr. Adil of passing derogatory and obscene remarks against her and other female television hosts.

    In July, during an appearance on the podcast Dil Ki Baat hosted by Zohaib Butt, Dr. Adil went on a misogynistic rant: “These anchors are somehow in touch with high profile Pakistanis. Female anchors are treated in an extraordinary manner. Nobody cares about the male anchor sitting next to the female anchor.”

    Dr Umer Adil added that even their show’s producers have no guts to instruct the women or criticize them on their mistakes. In fact, in those cases, producers leave the show and run away.

    In a statement shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account, Gharida Farooqui wrote, “Dr. Omer Adil has been arrested after my legal request. Dr. Umar Adil made obscene, vulgar and defamatory allegations against me and all women working in the media on the digital platform; In which especially my name was taken. I gave an opportunity to Dr. Omar Adil in legal proceedings to apologize publicly, but he did not do so. Salute to all the law enforcement agencies who acted on my request for the protection of women. It is hoped that justice will be done and the perpetrators of crimes against women will be brought to an end, and women will get full protection in Pakistan.”

    Farooqui also wrote in her tweet, “This arrest has been made by FIA, and all the officials of Cybercrime Wing Lahore, including DG FIA, deserve a lot of thanks and appreciation. They are doing the legal process in the best way with full professional responsibility.”

    Social media users have shown their support for Farooqui by expressing sympathy and supporting her stance against misogyny and defamation on her X account.

  • Azma Bukhari slams FIA cybercrime wing for ‘incompetence’; requests PM to shut it down

    Azma Bukhari slams FIA cybercrime wing for ‘incompetence’; requests PM to shut it down

    Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bukhari has lashed out at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime wing for incompetence while requesting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to shut it down.

    Talking to media outside the Lahore High Court (LHC), Bukhari expressed her trust in Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, she said, “I think that the Chief Justice wants to get to the bottom of this matter.”

    A few days ago, an explicit fake video of the minister was circulated online, which received widespread condemnation.

    Bukhari stated, “FIA cyber wing has no expertise in its field, and it is not worth it. Cybercrime does not know anything, and they do not know what they are supposed to do.”

    She also said that, ever since a “fitna” party came to light, these kinds of incidents have become common, a thinly veiled dig at arch-rivals Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

    Bukhari also stated that her party and personal ethics disallow her from making such fake videos; otherwise, she would know how to do such things.

  • FIA directed to identify and suspend officials involved in overbilling electricity consumers

    FIA directed to identify and suspend officials involved in overbilling electricity consumers

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced stringent measures against officials responsible for overcharging electricity consumers.

    During a meeting in Islamabad on Saturday, attended by Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Leghari, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and other relevant officials, the Prime Minister directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to identify and suspend such officials.

    He emphasised that these actions will not be tolerated, labelling the perpetrators as “enemies of the people.”

    In the same session, the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) revealed that the circular debt in the power sector had soared to Rs2,655 billion by May 2024.

    The committee, chaired by Prime Minister Sharif, approved the creation of a support unit aimed at enhancing the efficiency of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), curbing electricity theft, and ensuring timely bill collection.

    This support unit, which will operate for two years after receiving federal cabinet approval, will begin its work with the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO).

    The government’s initiatives aim to address systemic issues in the power sector, thereby alleviating financial pressures and improving service delivery.

  • More than 53,000 suspicious identity cards issued to foreigners

    More than 53,000 suspicious identity cards issued to foreigners

    More than 53,000 fake computerised national identity cards have been found during a crackdown against illegal aliens across the country.

    An investigation conducted by the Federal Ministry of Interior showed that 595 vehicles were registered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on suspected identity cards of illegal foreigners returning home from Pakistan.

    Cases have been prepared against 7,500 holders of fake identity cards and legal action has been directed against the suspects, including blocking of mobile phone SIM cards plus repatriating them after identifying their properties and businesses.

    Similarly, 349 undeclared properties and businesses in the name of foreigners also exist and are sent to the FBR for investigation.

    The Ministry of Interior has also decided to deport foreign illegal Tajik residents.

    The Ministry has also completed the investigation of 2,343 suspicious bank accounts in the name of Afghans in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

  • Cases of fake notices increasing: FIA

    Cases of fake notices increasing: FIA

    The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has stated that there has been an increase in the issuance of fake notices among the public.

    FIA has categorically warned citizens to be aware of fake notices including emails and WhatsApp, adding that receivers of fake notices must never contact the sender either.

    The notices include fake details of involvement in criminal activities, threats of legal action, and fake profiled trying to obtain personal information under the pretext of verification or compliance.

    FIA has also clarified that they never ask for sensitive information.