Inciting violence against the state, promoting terrorism, and spreading harmful misinformation on social media could now lead to serious legal action.
According tom media reports, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department has ordered immediate and strict legal action against such social media accounts. Instructions have also been issued to register cases and make arrests on the basis of concrete evidence.
According to a notification issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department on October 13, 2026, Additional Chief Secretary Home Muhammad Iqbal Khan has directed police officers and relevant authorities in all districts to ensure strict implementation of these orders.
The notification states that social media accounts involved in inciting violence against the state, promoting terrorism, spreading propaganda, and disseminating harmful misinformation must be examined immediately under the law.
Where concrete evidence indicates the commission of a criminal offence, an FIR must be registered immediately in accordance with the law, and the accused must be arrested.
The Home Department has warned the relevant authorities that negligence or failure to implement these orders will not be tolerated. Appropriate action may also be taken against the officers responsible.
Copies of the notification have also been sent to the Inspector General of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; all regional Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs); district police officers; and the personal secretary to the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The clear message is that action will be taken against those who violate the law on social media. However, concrete evidence and compliance with the relevant law are essential before any legal action is taken against an account.
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