Anti-state propaganda case
\nPTI spokesperson\u2019s lawyer argues the accusations are baseless in the PECA case
\n Islamabad
\nA local court in Islamabad has granted bail to PTI\u2019s Central Secretary of Information, Raoof Hasan, and others in a case filed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), Express News reported.
\nThe decision was made by Duty Magistrate Abbas Shah, who set bail at Rs50,000 for each accused.
\nHasan\u2019s defence attorney, Ali Bukhari, appeared before the court along with FIA prosecutor Amir Sheikh and the investigating officer. After hearing the arguments, the court reserved its decision, ultimately granting bail.
\nThe case against Raoof Hasan and others arose following revelations from PTI\u2019s International Media Coordinator Ahmad Waqas Janjua.
\nThe charges alleged that the accused was involved in spreading anti-state narratives on social media, including operating a separate social media cell for the PTI.
\nHowever, Bukhari argued that the accused, who included various employees like clerks and receptionists, had no significant involvement with Hasan.
\nHe asserted that the accusations were baseless and politically motivated.
\nAli Bukhari emphasised that the FIR lacked any specific mention of crimes committed under Sections 9, 10, and 11 of PECA.
\nHe referenced Justice Babar Sattar\u2019s ruling, stating that the prolonged detention of the accused would be unconstitutional.
\nBukhari also cited previous cases where bail was granted, such as the case of Azam Swati, who received bail despite facing similar charges.
\nFIA Prosecutor Amir Sheikh, however, maintained that the accused were part of a network involving over 100 WhatsApp groups used to incite unrest.
\nHe presented transcripts of tweets and alleged that Hasan was a key figure in propagating these narratives, including communication with Indian agencies.
\nDespite the prosecution\u2019s claims, the court ruled in favour of granting bail to Raoof Hasan and others, with the case now awaiting further proceedings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Anti-state propaganda case PTI spokesperson\u2019s lawyer argues the accusations are baseless in the PECA case Islamabad A local court in Islamabad has granted bail to PTI\u2019s Central Secretary of Information, Raoof Hasan, and others in a case filed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), Express News reported. The decision was made by Duty […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":422163,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-422154","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n