FIA warns overseas Pakistanis of stern action for spreading fake news against state institutions

LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has warned to take stern actions against all those involved in spreading fake news against state institutions through social media, including the Pakistani origin expatriates.

In a strong-worded statement issued here Sunday, FIA stated that it has initiated inquiry against Anchorperson Sami Ibrahim for transmission of anti-state videos & statements on various social media platforms.

According to FIA, the anchor person was allegedly involved in spreading fake news regarding state institutions. “He has made imputations which are glaring attempts to incite armed forces personnel to mutiny.”

The FIA further claimed in it’s statement that the anchorperson has attempted to create chaos in Pakistan through media while staying abroad.

“He has the opportunity to defend himself in Inquiry. If he is able to defend himself, inquiry will be closed.”

According to FIA, all Pakistani origin expatriates living outside Pakistan are advised to desist from spreading chaos in Pakistan while staying abroad.

“Their Social Media posts must not be offensive & seditious.”

According to FIA, all Pakistani origin expatriates must read Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 to make sure that their social media posts do not constitute any offence.

“If they commit any offence, Red Notices through INTERPOL can be issued against them for their arrest.” Their names can be put on Exit Control List, it further warned.

FIA further clarified that advice is only for offenders and law abiding persons should not worry.

“Any attempts by anyone staying anywhere in the world to create disturbance in Pakistan or to defame dignity of a natural person or to act against modesty of a natural person through fake news or fake videos are against the laws of Pakistan. Such attempts are punishable under Pakistani laws.”

It further added, “Offenders will be prosecuted in Pakistan whenever possible. Hence anyone must avoid committing any such offences through media of any type.”

According to FIA, all Pakistani citizens are also advised to avoid commission of such offences.

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