Man arrested over social media posts against Punjab CM, Army

During interrogation suspect confessed to being a supporter of PTI

By Our Correspondent
February 27, 2025
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz pictured during a provincial assembly session in this undated image. — X/@pmln_org
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz pictured during a provincial assembly session in this undated image. — X/@pmln_org

FAISALABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing arrested a man for allegedly posting content against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan Army officers on social media.

He was brought before a court, which sent him on 14-day judicial remand.

According to the FIA, accused Muhammad Mubeen, a resident of Jaranwala, used his social media account to post controversial content. A case was registered, and he was taken into custody.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a supporter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). After his arrest, he was presented before a judicial magistrate, who ordered the judicial remand.