A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has been formed to investigate the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s alleged anti-state social media campaigns. The JIT will probe the party’s social media activities, identifying individuals responsible for spreading anti-state content and determining the extent of the campaign’s reach and impact.
According to sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has granted approval of a five-member investigation committee. Islamabad IG will lead the JIT according to sources.
Directors of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing and FIA Anti-terrorism Wing, Islamabad DIG Investigation and Islamabad Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) SSP will be the members of committee.
JIT will investigate the organised campaign against the state under the light of available data and evidence.
It is pertinent to note that law enforcement agencies raided the digital media cell of PTI central office in Islamabad on the ground of available evidence, a few days ago.
According to police sources, the PTI digital media cell was a source of international disinformation.
It was alleged that propaganda with the cooperation of anti-state agencies against Pakistan was run from the digital media cell of PTI.
LHC ordered FIA to recover and produce PTI social media activist
The investigation comes after concerns were raised about the party’s use of social media to spread dissent and misinformation. The JIT will examine:
– PTI’s social media strategy and content
– Identification of individuals behind anti-state posts
– Funding sources and possible foreign involvement
– Extent of the campaign’s reach and impact
The JIT’s findings will be crucial in determining the party’s role in spreading anti-state sentiment and potential consequences for those involved.
