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May 8, 2025 - Comments Off on Senior NADRA Official Arrested for Alleged Anti-Army Remarks in WhatsApp Group Under PECA

Senior NADRA Official Arrested for Alleged Anti-Army Remarks in WhatsApp Group Under PECA

A senior National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) official in Lahore was arrested by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for allegedly sharing derogatory remarks about the Pakistan Army in a NADRA employees’ WhatsApp group. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed that day, the accused (identified as Hina Rehman Sheikh, a senior executive at NADRA Lahore) had posted content deemed a “mischievous act of subversion” against the Army and the state. The FIR cites offences under Sections 20, 24, 24(A) and 26A of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 in this case. Journalist Zahid Gishkori also confirmed the arrest on social media, reporting that a senior NADRA officer was detained for sharing an anti-Army remark via WhatsApp.

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April 22, 2025 - Comments Off on Pakistan establishes National Cyber Crime Agency NCCIA

Pakistan establishes National Cyber Crime Agency NCCIA

The Government of Pakistan has formally established the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) as an independent institution with full authority to investigate and act against all cyber-related offenses across the country.

In light of increasing incidents of harassment, blackmail, identity theft, and other social media crimes, the previous cybercrime wing under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been elevated to the status of an autonomous body specifically tasked with combating online crimes. 

According to an official statement from the FIA spokesperson, all responsibilities related to cyber crime prevention, investigation and enforcement will now be handled exclusively by the newly-formed NCCIA.

April 8, 2025 - Comments Off on Newly appointed DG FIA & DG NCCIA call on Interior Minister

Newly appointed DG FIA & DG NCCIA call on Interior Minister

Newly appointed DG of the FIA and National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), met with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi who expressed the need to enhance the NCCIA’s capacity. 

While issuing directives for curbing cybercrimes, Mohsin Naqvi stated that cybersecurity was an emerging challenge and successfully combating it would require enhancing the capacity of the NCCIA by sending officers abroad for specialized training.