PECA and Penal Code Charges Included
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has registered a case against Noreen Niazi in Islamabad.
Noreen Niazi is the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan.
The case was registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act and the Pakistan Penal Code.
According to the first information report, Sections 20 and 26A of PECA have been applied.
Sections 505 and 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code have also been included in the case.
The allegations have not yet been proven in court. Noreen Niazi’s response was not mentioned in the available report.
Podcast Statements Trigger Investigation
The case relates to statements allegedly made by Noreen Niazi during a podcast interview.
The FIR claims that she made false and unsupported allegations against state institutions.
Investigators alleged that her statements were intended to create fear and panic among the public.
The FIR also accused her of making baseless claims against the armed forces.
According to the NCCIA, clips from the interview were shared across several social media platforms.
The agency said the content was widely circulated through multiple accounts.
Investigators are now examining how the interview was distributed and whether other people were involved.
The FIR further alleged that provocative and threatening material was shared as part of a coordinated online campaign.
It claimed the campaign targeted state, defence and security institutions.
The agency described the content as an attempt to damage the reputation of national institutions.
NCCIA to Examine Role of Other Individuals
The FIR also accused Noreen Niazi of questioning the armed forces’ achievements during a recent military operation.
Investigators claimed that the statements promoted a misleading narrative against state institutions.
The agency alleged that the content was designed to create hostility among members of the public.
According to the NCCIA, Noreen Niazi was served several notices before the case was registered.
The notices reportedly directed her to appear before investigators and participate in the inquiry.
The agency said the case was filed after preliminary evidence indicated a possible offence.
However, the investigation remains ongoing, and responsibility will be determined through legal proceedings.
The NCCIA said it would also examine the role of other individuals connected with the publication and circulation of the content.
Further action may follow if investigators identify additional suspects or supporting evidence.
