The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has summoned Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, in connection with alleged social media posts targeting state institutions.
According to an official notice issued under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), Niazi has been directed to appear before the NCCIA office in Sector G-13, Islamabad, on July 20 at 12pm to record her statement.
The notice alleges that false and inflammatory content was circulated on social media with the intention of defaming a state institution.
It further warns that failure to comply with the summons could result in legal action under Section 174 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
The development comes a day after a video statement attributed to Noreen Niazi circulated online, in which she allegedly made controversial remarks about the Pakistan Army and recent regional developments.
According to the notice, the NCCIA is investigating the matter and has sought Niazi’s version of events before taking any further action.