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Islamabad Court Orders Arrest of KP CM Sohail Afridi in PECA Case
A local court in Islamabad has ordered the arrest and production of Sohail Afridi, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in a PECA case over misleading allegations against state institutions. Hearing adjourned till March 9.
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by News Desk
2026-02-21
Islamabad Court Orders Arrest of KP CM Sohail Afridi in PECA Case

A local court in Islamabad has ordered the arrest and production of Sohail Afridi, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in a case concerning allegedly misleading allegations against state institutions.

The District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad upheld the arrest warrant against Afridi for his repeated non-appearance in the case. The proceedings pertain to accusations that the chief minister made statements damaging the reputation of state institutions.

The court has directed law enforcement authorities to arrest Afridi and produce him before the court. The hearing has been adjourned until March 9.

The case has been registered by the National Counter Cybercrime and Intelligence Agency (NCCIA) under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, which addresses offences related to cybercrime and online misconduct.

No further details about the alleged statements or evidence were immediately provided by authorities. The development comes amid growing scrutiny of political leaders’ use of digital platforms and statements affecting public institutions.
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