The Islamabad High Court has allowed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to record statements of PTI leaders regarding the party’s social media activity without harassment. The FIA had summoned PTI leaders for allegedly using Imran Khan’s X account to spread “incendiary content” against state institutions. The court clarified that the petitioners had no connection to the account and ordered them to appear for statements without facing adverse actions.
In a separate development, the IHC stated that journalists were free to report on court proceedings, highlighting the issue of irresponsible reporting. CJ IHC emphasized that there was no ban on court reporting while expressing concerns over sensational tickers. The federal government clarified that the matter was related to PEMRA and not under its jurisdiction.
Overall, the court’s decision allows for a fair investigation into the PTI social media activity while upholding the freedom of journalists to report on court proceedings responsibly.