Islamabad: (RightNow) The District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has upheld the non-bailable arrest warrant against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, ordering his arrest and presentation in court.

Judicial Magistrate Malik Aman maintained the warrant due to Afridi’s absence during the hearing. Afridi is accused of making misleading allegations against state institutions.

The court has ordered Afridi’s arrest and presentation by November 15. The hearing has been adjourned until the same date.

This case is significant as it may impact the credibility of state institutions and is filed under the PECA Act.

It is noteworthy that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case against Sohail Afridi.