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May 3, 2026 - Comments Off on YouTuber Arrested Under Anti-Terrorism Laws Over Alleged Online Recruitment

YouTuber Arrested Under Anti-Terrorism Laws Over Alleged Online Recruitment

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lahore has arrested a YouTuber for allegedly recruiting individuals for a banned organisation and disseminating prohibited material online. The suspect, identified as Muhammad Saad bin Riaz, associated with a YouTube channel, has been charged under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, including provisions related to support for proscribed groups and distribution of related content.

According to the FIR, the arrest was made during an intelligence-based operation, where authorities claimed to recover banned material and alleged links to a militant network. The CTD stated that the individual was engaged in recruitment activities and spreading extremist content.

The case highlights ongoing concerns around the use of digital platforms for extremist propaganda and recruitment, as well as the increasing role of law enforcement in monitoring and regulating online spaces in Pakistan.

September 11, 2025 - Comments Off on Interfaith Body Set Up to Tackle Hate Speech

Interfaith Body Set Up to Tackle Hate Speech

The government has formed the National Paigham-i-Aman Committee (NPAC), an interfaith body tasked with countering extremism, terrorism, and hate speech in the country. The committee, which includes clerics, religious leaders, and senior officials, will draft a unified national narrative to promote peace and religious moderation. According to a notification, the panel will specifically address the spread of extremist narratives through media and cyber networks. This initiative is an extension of the 2018 Paigham-i-Pakistan initiative, and aims to centralize national efforts and implement practical steps to stop divisive forces in society and encourage a more inclusive and strategic approach to peacebuilding.

September 10, 2025 - Comments Off on Pakistan Forms Committee to Counter Extremism

Pakistan Forms Committee to Counter Extremism

Pakistan has formed a 'National Committee on Narrative Building' to combat terrorism and extremism by creating a cohesive national narrative. This 20-member body, led by the Information Minister, will include representatives from the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA), Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The committee's primary objective is to use media and cyber networks to counter extremist propaganda, as outlined in the revised National Action Plan.