As part of the investigation into digital content deemed to be in violation of Pakistan’s cyber laws, the JIT summoned Ayub and Aleema.

Aleema Khan has been instructed to appear before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) today (March 12), while Omar Ayub has been summoned for questioning tomorrow (March 13).

The federal government established the JIT under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, with the team being led by Islamabad’s Inspector General of Police.

According to sources, investigators have already collected evidence related to the allegations before issuing the summons. However, the specific nature of the alleged propaganda and the potential legal consequences remain unclear. Neither Omar Ayub nor Aleema Khan has publicly addressed the matter.

Authorities identified 12 suspects involved in circulating false information and propaganda, with FIRs filed against them, and further legal actions are underway.

The suspects, who come from various regions including Karachi, Sanghar, Quetta, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, and Swat, are accused of defaming the government, inciting rebellion, and disrupting state affairs through provocative posts. The individuals named in the crackdown include Mehmood Zeeshan Sajid, Faheem Khan, Muhammad Owais, Manocher, Aziz Ahmed, Saad Adnan Khurshid, Muhammad Asad, Malik Ismatullah Khan, Enayatullah, Sultan Mehmood Khan, Kaleemullah, and Aurangzeb.