Court upholds non-bailable arrest warrants for CM KP Sohail Afridi in PECA case

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jun, 2026) The District & Sessions Court of Islamabad on Monday maintained the non-bailable arrest warrants of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case related to alleged misleading allegations against state institutions and attempts to damage their reputation.

The court also directed authorities to arrest the accused and present him before the court.

The case was heard by Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah at the District and Sessions Court of Islamabad.

During the hearing, the court noted Sohail Afridi’s absence and decided to keep the previously issued non-bailable arrest warrants in force.

The judge ordered law enforcement authorities to ensure the arrest of the accused and produce him before the court at the next hearing.

According to court records, the case against Sohail Afridi was registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The charges relate to allegations that he made statements against state institutions which, according to the complaint, harmed their reputation and misled the public.

After hearing the proceedings, the court adjourned further hearing of the case until June 18.

The matter will now proceed on the next date when the court is expected to review compliance with its orders and hear further arguments in the case.