ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Thursday maintained non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case involving allegations of making misleading accusations against state institutions and damaging their reputation.
Judicial Magistrate Malik Aman heard the case registered against the KP chief minister under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
During the hearing, the court maintained the non-bailable arrest warrants against Sohail Afridi due to his absence.
The court also ordered the authorities to arrest him and produce him before the court.
The case was registered against the KP chief minister by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) under PECA over allegations related to statements against state institutions and attempts to damage their reputation.
After hearing the matter, the court adjourned further proceedings until November 15.
The non-bailable arrest warrants remain in force, and the court has directed the authorities to ensure Sohail Afridi’s appearance at the next hearing.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
