The District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad have referred Rauf Hasan and the other accused to a 2-day physical remand under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The court has also sent PTI Facebook head Syeda Arooba on judicial remand.
A case has been registered against Rauf Hasan and others under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PICA).
Duty Judge Mureed Abbas pronounced the reserved verdict on Raoof Hasan's physical remand, approving a 2-day remand despite the FIA's request for 8 days. Syeda Arooba has been placed under judicial remand.
The FIA prosecutor emphasized the state's priority in matters concerning freedom of expression.
Raoof Hasan stated he is not responsible for social media activities but acknowledged his connections with those who were arrested. The FIA prosecutor argued that the physical remand is necessary to gather information about his connections.
The court reserved the decision on the physical remand of Rauf Hasan and the other accused, ultimately granting a 2-day remand for further investigation.
