LHC demands FIA to submit progress report in Uzma Bukhari fake video case

Court seeks clarity from FIA, expresses concerns over delays in fake video case involving Punjab Information Minister.

The Lahore High Court has requested a performance report from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) regarding the investigation into the fake video case involving Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari.

The court has adjourned the hearing until September 30.

During the session, Chief Justice Aalia Neelum asked the federal government's lawyer about the Director General (DG) of the FIA, who is currently abroad in China.

The lawyer confirmed the DG’s absence but could not provide an exact return date, which prompted the Chief Justice to express concern over the lack of clarity on the DG's return and the issuance of the No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Uzma Bukhari's lawyer informed the court about further social media posts from Falak Javed, allegedly involved in uploading defamatory content.

He added that all social media posts by Falak Javed were attached to the case report.

The court also questioned the progress of the FIA's investigation and expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the probe.

The Chief Justice asked the federal government's lawyer to explain the status of their report and how far the investigation had progressed.

In response, the lawyer mentioned that while the target may seem easy, it is actually quite difficult.

The court remarked that the FIA is used to summoning people. Officers do not personally go to arrest individuals.

Uzma Bukhari's lawyer stated that last night Falak Javed posted a video on Twitter, saying she was in Peshawar.

"Falak Javed gave a very clear response to the FIA by stating that she is in Peshawar. However, the FIA is claiming they have no idea where Falak Javed is. Previously, Falak Javed was in Rawalpindi."

Uzma Bukhari’s legal team has urged the court to take action against Falak Javed, who they claim is responsible for the character assassination of their client through inappropriate videos on social

FIA had informed the LHC that a five-member team has been formed to arrest Falak Javed, accused of sharing a fake video of provincial information minister Azma Bukhari.

Azma Bukhari had filed the petition alleging that on July 24, Falak Javed shared a doctored video on X (formerly Twitter), which was subsequently circulated by hundreds of users, damaging her reputation.

The petitioner called for legal action against Falak Javed and others involved, urging the court to place Javed's name on the Exit Control List (ECL) and demand an investigation report from the FIA.