Anti-State Propaganda
The federal government has announced the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s alleged anti-state propaganda. This decision was revealed on Monday following a recent raid on the PTI Secretariat.
The raid, which was carried out by authorities, led to the arrest of Raoof Hasan, the PTI Secretary Information.
Hasan was subsequently handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and has now been transferred to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) for further questioning.
The operation also saw police seizing various pieces of equipment, including computers, from the party’s office.
Additionally, several female workers and members of the secretariat staff were detained during the raid.
Party leaders have claimed that the raid was overly aggressive, while police sources have described the PTI’s digital media center as a focal point for “international disinformation.”
The JIT will now be tasked with examining these claims and investigating the nature and scope of the alleged anti-state activities.
The government’s decision to form a JIT comes amidst rising tensions and scrutiny surrounding the PTI’s activities.
The investigation aims to determine the extent to which the party’s actions might be undermining national security and spreading disinformation.
This move is expected to address the concerns raised by various quarters regarding the potential impact of the PTI’s propaganda on public perception and state stability.
The creation of this joint team reflects the government’s commitment to tackling issues related to disinformation and national security, and the JIT will play a crucial role in uncovering the details of the allegations against PTI.
The investigation is likely to have significant implications for the party and its members, as well as for the broader political landscape in the country.
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