An Islamabad court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohaib Afridi in a case related to allegedly making misleading statements against state institutions.

The development came during the hearing of the case at the District and Sessions Courts Islamabad, where Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah presided over the proceedings. During the hearing, the KP chief minister failed to appear before the court, prompting the judge to issue non-bailable warrants and direct the relevant authorities to arrest him and produce him before the court.

According to court records, the case against Sohaib Afridi has been registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The complaint has been filed by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), which alleges that the chief minister used social media or other platforms to issue misleading and controversial statements regarding state institutions.

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The court has adjourned further proceedings in the case until January 17, giving law enforcement agencies time to comply with the arrest orders.

Legal experts say that courts often adopt a strict stance in cases registered under the PECA law, especially when allegations involve state institutions. They believe the issuance of non-bailable warrants highlights the seriousness with which such cases are treated by the judiciary.

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Meanwhile, the court’s decision has triggered mixed reactions in political circles. Some analysts have described it as a strong example of the rule of law, while others argue that all legal aspects of the case should be carefully examined to ensure due process and fairness.

The case is expected to remain under close public and political scrutiny in the coming days.