Pakistan’s Cyber Agency Issues Notice to Imran Khan’s Sister Over Alleged Inflammatory Social‑Media Posts

ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has summoned Noreen Niazi, the sister of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, to appear before the agency on Monday, July 20, over allegations of disseminating “false, offensive and inflammatory” content against state institutions. The agency claims she posted such material on social media to defame state institutions and propagate false narratives, according to a notice dated July 18.

The notice directs her to report to the NCCIA’s office at G‑13/3 in Islamabad for an inquiry. It warns that failure to comply will be deemed as having nothing to present in defence, and that non‑compliance may be punished under Section 174 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

Although the notice does not specify which posts triggered the action, it follows the circulation of a video clip in which Ms. Niazi alleged that last year’s brief conflict between Pakistan and India was “orchestrated” to boost the image of the Pakistani military and was staged in coordination with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the clip she suggested the aim was to secure Israeli recognition by Pakistan, linking the matter to praise from U.S. President Donald Trump for Pakistan’s leadership.

Ministers respond

State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry condemned the remarks.

In a televised statement, Tallal accused the PTI leadership of never openly criticising Israel’s actions because the country’s support funded the party. He referenced Imran Khan’s former wife Jemima Goldsmith’s Jewish heritage, implying that PTI’s founder’s children were raised with “Israeli funds.” He further alleged that PTI had jeopardised the economy and peace by encouraging civil disobedience and halting remittances.

Tallal said legal proceedings had been initiated against Niazi. “No one, man or woman, who plays with Pakistan’s stability will be excused,” he asserted. He also claimed that Imran Khan’s other sister had made similar anti‑state statements in the past.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry also rebuked Niazi’s comments, affirming that “our armed forces are a sign of Pakistan’s prestige.” He stated that Imran Khan’s family had displayed hatred for Pakistan through their statements and that every citizen of Pakistan condemns such language.

He noted that the so‑called Marka‑i‑Haq (referring to the Pakistan‑India clash) ended in a Pakistani victory and that even Trump had mentioned the downing of aircraft during the conflict, though he did not specify which side’s planes were hit.

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