Iqrar-ul-Hassan, head of the Awam Raj Tehreek and a renowned anchorperson, was transferred to Karachi after being arrested from Lahore’s DHA area and produced before a local court.  The court handed him over to the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on a four-day remand. According to reports, significant constitutional and legal proceedings concerning the arrest and investigation of Awam Raj Tehreek chief Iqrar-ul-Hassan took place before the Judicial Magistrate 1 East Court in Karachi. The NCCIA investigation team produced him at the City Court under tight security. 

It has been reported that a formal FIR was registered against Iqrar-ul-Hassan at the NCCIA under Case No. 101/2026. During the hearing, associates of renowned lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq Advocate appeared on Iqrar-ul-Hassan’s behalf and participated in the legal proceedings. During the court proceedings, NCCIA officials requested the suspect’s physical remand for further investigation and the submission of evidence.  After hearing all arguments, the court approved the agency’s request and handed Iqrar-ul-Hassan over to the NCCIA on a four-day remand. Immediately after the court order, the NCCIA team transferred Iqrar-ul-Hassan back to the cell. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)