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October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on Federal Government Replaces NCCIA Director General

Federal Government Replaces NCCIA Director General

The federal government has replaced the Director General (DG) of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) amid an ongoing corruption scandal involving its employees. Syed Khurram Ali, a BS-21 police officer, was appointed as the new NCCIA DG, replacing Waqaruddin Syed. This replacement follows recent actions by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which arrested and obtained a three-day physical remand for six NCCIA officials. These officials, including an Additional Director, were booked for allegedly misusing authority, extortion, and bribery in a case filed by the wife of YouTuber Ducky Bhai. The NCCIA operates under the Interior Division to combat cybercrime under the PECA Act.

October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on 9 NCCIA officials booked for ‘extorting money’ from Ducky Bhai’s family; 6 remanded in FIA custody

9 NCCIA officials booked for ‘extorting money’ from Ducky Bhai’s family; 6 remanded in FIA custody

A Lahore court granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a three-day physical remand for six officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). They are among nine individuals nominated in an FIR for allegedly extorting over Rs9 million and misusing authority. The complaint was filed by Aroob Jatoi, the wife of YouTuber Ducky Bhai. The FIR alleges that NCCIA Assistant Director Shoaib Riaz and others operated a network that took bribes to facilitate online fraudsters and their activities. The officials were arrested and brought before the court in handcuffs. The investigation of the case has been assigned to the FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore.

October 28, 2025 - Comments Off on Punjab to Establish Own Cybercrime Agency Due to Dissatisfaction with NCCIA

Punjab to Establish Own Cybercrime Agency Due to Dissatisfaction with NCCIA

The Punjab government has decided to establish its own Cybercrime Wing to address the sharp rise in cybercrime and curb the misuse of digital platforms. The decision was approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz due to dissatisfaction with the federal National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), citing its slow and inadequate response to complaints. A senior official stated that the most-populated province needs a separate agency to efficiently handle thousands of monthly complaints related to account hacking, harassment, and financial fraud. The move aims to create a dedicated provincial body to strengthen the enforcement of laws like PECA within Punjab.

October 24, 2025 - Comments Off on Ducky Bhai’s Wife’s Bail Extended in Gambling Case

Ducky Bhai’s Wife’s Bail Extended in Gambling Case

A Lahore sessions court has extended the interim pre-arrest bail of Aroob Jatoi, the wife of popular YouTuber Saadur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, in a case involving the promotion of online gambling applications. Additional District & Sessions Judge Dr Sajida Chaudhry extended Jatoi’s bail until November 6 and directed the police to submit an investigation progress report. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) registered the case, alleging that Jatoi, her husband (who remains in jail), and others are part of an international gambling racket. The agency claims the suspects promoted gambling apps on social media for significant financial gain, constituting an offense under cybercrime laws.

October 20, 2025 - Comments Off on TikTok Removed 25m videos from April-June over Pakistan-specific Guideline Violations

TikTok Removed 25m videos from April-June over Pakistan-specific Guideline Violations

In its second quarterly report covering the months between April to June, TikTok removed a little over 25 million videos in Pakistan due to Community Guideline Violations. Globally, a total of 189 million videos were removed and this constitutes around 0.7 pc of total content uploaded on TikTok. These statistics reflect TikTok’s proactive steps in upholding Community Guidelines while tackling issues of sensitive content, misinformation, fake accounts, and privacy violations. However, TikTok’s high compliance rate, where over 94 pc of content is removed within 24 hours of being flagged, might also be a cause for concern. Due to the sheer volume of content being removed, it is difficult to assess the influence states like Pakistan may wield over private platforms like TikTok, and the extent to which they may employ vague stipulations within local community laws to strike down politically sensitive or critical content. 

October 2, 2025 - Comments Off on Journalists Beaten as Islamabad Police Storm National Press Club

Journalists Beaten as Islamabad Police Storm National Press Club

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered an inquiry into a police raid on the National Press Club (NPC) on Thursday afternoon in Islamabad, where journalists were allegedly beaten and equipment damaged. Visuals showed officers with batons attacking journalists and dragging them from the premises. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemned the raid, calling it one of the “darkest days” for media freedom, and announced nationwide protests including a “black day.” Journalists’ bodies termed the raid “terrorism” and linked it to wider attempts to curb freedom of expression through intimidation and misuse of laws. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and several senior journalists also condemned the incident, demanding accountability and compensation for damages. Government representatives including Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry apologised, but journalist groups rejected verbal assurances and called for concrete action.

 

October 1, 2025 - Comments Off on Islamabad court recalls warrants for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha

Islamabad court recalls warrants for Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha

An Islamabad court recalled non-bailable arrest warrants issued against lawyers and rights defenders Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha after they appeared before Judge Mohammad Afzal Majoka. The case concerns controversial tweets, with proceedings earlier delayed over missing documents submitted to the FIA. The couple requested more time to challenge trial proceedings, and the court adjourned the hearing until October 7. The judge also directed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency to provide relevant documents. The development comes amid Mazari’s separate workplace harassment complaint against Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, which has ignited widespread condemnation from lawyers’ bodies.

September 25, 2025 - Comments Off on NCCIA registers FIR against YouTuber Rajab Butt for promotion of illegal gambling 

NCCIA registers FIR against YouTuber Rajab Butt for promotion of illegal gambling 

In a case similar to fellow vlogger “Ducky Bhai”, Rajab Butt is being investigated for promoting and profiting from illegal gambling applications such as 1xBet, Bet 365, and Binomo. He was accused of being the brand ambassador for Binomo, and has also been called out for defrauding his audience by advertising these platforms. The NCCIA claims that Rajab Butt was summoned to present his defence but he failed to show up. Now, he is under investigation under Section 13 (Electronic Forgery), 14 (Electronic Fraud), 25 (Scamming), and 26 (Spoofing) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) Act. This is not Rajab’s first run-in with potential legal troubles. In 2024, he was booked under Blasphemy and PECA Laws over the name of his perfume brand “295”.

September 22, 2025 - Comments Off on Court hands 6 Year Prison sentence to man who used Fake Facebook Profiles to Blackmail Woman

Court hands 6 Year Prison sentence to man who used Fake Facebook Profiles to Blackmail Woman

The Judicial Magistrate (East) has found defendant Abdullah Saleem guilty of offences under Section 20, 21, and 24 of Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). Complaints brought to the court found this individual, based in Karachi, had been creating fake Facebook accounts with the intent of blackmailing and exacting revenge on a woman who rejected his proposal for marriage. He had been using these social media accounts to transmit pictures of this woman to random users in order to tarnish her reputation. The courts found substantial evidence from the prosecution to assess that the perpetrators action amounted to a violation of dignity, modesty, and a dangerous example of cyberharassment. Complainant testimonies were corroborated by confiscating the defendants phone, and by verifying chat records, screenshots, WhatsApp records, and detailed forensic reports.

September 10, 2025 - Comments Off on Senate Panel Rules Many PECA Cases Illegal

Senate Panel Rules Many PECA Cases Illegal

A Senate Standing Committee, chaired by Senator Syed Ali Zafar, has ruled that 378 cases registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) by provincial authorities are illegal and must be withdrawn immediately. The committee emphasized that PECA should not be used as a tool for censorship against journalists or the public. According to a report from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), 1,214 cases have been registered nationwide, with ten against journalists.