FIA arrests seven suspects for running smear campaign against state institutions

ISLAMABAD: The Cyber Crime Wing (CCW) of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested seven suspects involved in running smear campaign on social media against state institutions, Bol news reported on Wednesday.

The FIA said the suspects were arrested from Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan and Gujranwala. It said the suspects created more than 0.2 million posts through 2,200 accounts.

The FIA said raids were being conducted for more arrests.

On April 12, the 79th Formation Commanders’ Conference, held at GHQ, had taken note of the recent propaganda campaign by some quarters to malign Pakistan Army and create division between the institution and society.

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The conference was attended by Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers, and all Formation Commanders of the Pakistan Army.

The participants were briefed on professional matters, national security challenges, and measures being undertaken to counter traditional and non-traditional threats.

The COAS had expressed satisfaction over the operational preparedness of formations and response mechanism to deal with emerging challenges.

The forum had paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of officers and men to ensure the security of borders and the safety of the masses.