The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) announced the establishment of special units to counter “anti-state propaganda and fake news”, alongside operational cyber patrolling units across all regions to monitor online activities. The announcement followed a five-day inspection tour of Punjab by NCCIA Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, during which he reviewed investigations, complaint mechanisms, and administrative performance. The agency reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards misinformation and anti-state content while emphasising transparency, merit-based investigations, and timely justice for cybercrime victims. The expansion of cyber patrolling mechanisms raises important questions about the scope of state surveillance, freedom of expression, and potential restrictions on legitimate online dissent. The development underscores the need for clear legal safeguards, transparency, and independent oversight to ensure that measures targeting harmful content do not disproportionately affect fundamental digital rights.