Imran Khan grilled by FIA in probe over threatening social media post

RAWALPINDI:

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cybercrime Wing has launched an inquiry into a threatening post shared from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s social media account on X (formerly Twitter).

A three-member FIA team questioned the former prime minister for about 45 minutes at Adiala Jail on Saturday.

The investigation revolves around a post allegedly inciting unrest and targeting state institutions. The FIA team, led by Deputy Director Ayaz Khan, included investigators and technical experts who asked Imran Khan about the nature of the post and who was handling his social media account.

Imran Khan had previously insisted that he would only cooperate with the investigation in the presence of his legal team.

The FIA team is expected to visit again to continue the probe and further determine who is responsible for managing Khan’s social media accounts and issuing directives for such posts.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, while addressing the media, said the FIA is investigating the misuse of social media by the PTI founder to "create anarchy and undermine national security."

Tarar also criticised the PTI leadership for using "indecent language" against journalists and women during a recent rally, demanding an apology from the party. He further condemned remarks made by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, calling them inappropriate for a provincial leader.

The investigation into the PTI founder’s social media activities is ongoing, with authorities aiming to determine the source and intent behind the controversial posts.