Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses the Khyber Peace Jirga on Sunday. Photo: X
ISLAMABAD:
The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Saturday upheld the arrest warrants against Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case linked to alleged misleading accusations against state institutions.
The court noted that the accused was absent and had not been produced despite earlier directions, leading to further delay in proceedings.
The hearing took place with Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah presiding over the case. The judge was informed that CM Afridi could not be arrested and presented before the court.
The judge ordered that the arrest warrants remain in force and directed the authorities to ensure the arrest and production of the accused at the next hearing. The court stressed that compliance with its orders was required to move the case forward.
According to the case record, CM Afridi is facing allegations of making statements that allegedly misled the public and harmed the credibility of state institutions. The case has been registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
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The prosecution informed the court that the case was registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency under relevant sections of the law.
After hearing the brief submissions, the court adjourned further proceedings until March 9.
Multiple arrest warrants have previously been issued for the chief minister in the case.
