Orya Maqbool Jan arrested for 'spreading religious hatred'
FIA apprehends political analyst from his Lahore residence; case filed for alleged remarks against institutions
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested renowned political analyst Orya Maqbool Jan for allegedly spreading religious hatred, sources told Geo News on Thursday.
The political commentator, the sources added, was arrested by the FIA's Cyber Crime Wing from his residence in Phase Six of Lahore's Defence Housing Authority.
Meanwhile, a case has been lodged under the Cyber Terrorism Act for alleged statements against institutions.
It is to be noted that Jan, who actively indulges in current affairs-related political commentary on social media, has 1.3 million and 1.05 million followers on his X account and YouTube channel, respectively.
-
Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for ‘violating’ election code of conduct -
27th Amendment empowers FCC to hear all constitutional cases: minister -
JF-17 attracts strong attention at Dubai Airshow as friendly country inks procurement MoU -
US lawmakers laud Punjab govt's initiative to modernise brick-kiln -
Security forces gun down 30 terrorists in multiple IBOs in KP: ISPR -
MQM-P calls for new province in Sindh -
US report validates Pakistan military edge over India: PM -
Banned TTP poses serious threat to Pakistan security: UNSC panel
