Karachi court rejects bail plea for Iqrarul Hassan in cybercrime case

Court dismisses physical remand extension request

The District and Sessions Court East dismissed the petition challenging Hassan's continued detention. Defence lawyers argued that the proceedings concerned digital matters rather than requiring physical custody. The judge noted that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency had sufficient time for investigation.

Case involves multiple PECA sections

The case was registered under Sections 9, 10, 20, 24 and 26-A of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act. Authorities allege that Hassan disseminated false content on social media platforms like X, Instagram and Facebook. The charge sheet claims his posts aimed to instigate public hostility against state institutions.