ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad has ordered the arrest and production of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in connection with a case registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
The case, filed by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency NCCIA, pertains to allegations of making misleading statements against state institutions and damaging their reputation.
During Wednesday’s hearing, the court maintained non-bailable arrest warrants against the chief minister due to his repeated absence from proceedings. The judge directed authorities to arrest and present him before the court.
The hearing was conducted by Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah, who later adjourned the case until July.
Pakistan to launch nationwide crackdown on Afghan nationals
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior has decided to launch a nationwide crackdown on Afghan nationals residing in the country without valid visas, with enforcement set to begin on July 10, 2026.
According to the ministry, Afghan nationals found staying in Pakistan without a valid visa will be immediately arrested from the effective date.
Directives have been issued to the administrations of all provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad to ensure the strict implementation of the decision.
The Ministry of Interior has instructed authorities to intensify the campaign against undocumented Afghan nationals, including their arrest and deportation. Officials have also been directed to submit daily reports on arrests and enforcement actions to the ministry.
The nationwide operation against illegal residents will officially commence on July 10, with authorities instructed to ensure immediate and full compliance with the ministry’s orders.
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