Court keeps non-bailable warrants against CM KP, orders arrest

The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Thursday maintained non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case related to alleged misleading accusations against state institutions and attempts to damage their reputation

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Jul, 2026) The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Thursday maintained non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case related to alleged misleading accusations against state institutions and attempts to damage their reputation.

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

However, no further proceedings could take place due to the unavailability of Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah.

During the hearing, the court decided to keep the previously issued non-bailable arrest warrants in force. It also reiterated instructions for law enforcement authorities to ensure Suhail Afridi’s arrest and appearance before the court.

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After brief proceedings, the court adjourned the matter until July 21.

According to court records, the case was registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The allegations relate to statements that allegedly contained misleading claims against state institutions and were said to have harmed their credibility.

The court is expected to review the case further at the next hearing once the accused is produced before the court or legal proceedings continue in accordance with the law.