Karachi, October 13, 2026: A judicial magistrate in Karachi has granted the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) four-day custody of television presenter and Pakistan Awam Raj Tehreek chief Iqrar ul Hassan following his arrest in Lahore.
The journalist-turned-politician was presented before a magistrate at Karachi’s City Court on Tuesday, a day after his family reported that unidentified individuals had taken him from his residence in Lahore’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA).
NCCIA Gets Four-Day Remand of Iqrar ul Hassan
According to court proceedings reported by local media, NCCIA officials produced Iqrar ul Hassan before a judicial magistrate and requested his remand for further investigation.
The court accepted the agency’s request and granted four days of custody.
Following the hearing, NCCIA personnel transferred Iqrar ul Hassan back to an agency detention facility.
Officials confirmed that Case No. 101/2026 had been registered against him.
Iqrar ul Hassan Booked Under PECA
According to ARY News, the NCCIA registered the case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), Pakistan’s legislation governing cybercrime-related offences.
However, the specific allegations and legal provisions invoked against Iqrar ul Hassan were not detailed in the reports available at the time.
The court’s decision to grant remand allows investigators to continue their inquiry. It does not establish guilt or amount to a conviction.
Arrested in Lahore and Transferred to Karachi
Iqrar ul Hassan was reportedly arrested from his residence in Lahore’s DHA area on October 12.
Following his arrest, he was transferred to Karachi, where the NCCIA presented him before the judicial magistrate on October 13.
ARY News reported that he arrived in Karachi at approximately 1am before the court proceedings.
The latest development confirms that he is now in NCCIA custody, ending the uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts reported by his family a day earlier.
Family Previously Expressed Concern Over His Whereabouts
On Monday, Iqrar ul Hassan’s family raised concerns after unidentified individuals allegedly entered their Lahore residence and took him away.
His wife, Farah Iqrar, claimed that several individuals arrived during the night and demanded that her husband come outside.
She alleged that the individuals entered the property, pushed her and took away electronic devices, including mobile phones, a laptop and CCTV equipment.
These allegations about the manner of his detention have not been independently verified.
NCCIA Had Earlier Denied Having Him in Custody
Before Tuesday’s court appearance, Iqrar ul Hassan’s lawyer, Mian Ali Ashfaq, said NCCIA officials had denied holding his client when questioned before a judicial magistrate in Lahore.
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari also stated that Punjab Police had not arrested the television presenter and that authorities were investigating the matter.
The subsequent production of Iqrar ul Hassan before a Karachi court has clarified which agency currently holds him, although questions remain about the circumstances of his initial detention.
Who Is Iqrar ul Hassan?
Iqrar ul Hassan is a Pakistani television presenter and journalist widely known for hosting the investigative programme Sar-e-Aam.
He later entered politics and became the chief of Pakistan Awam Raj Tehreek.
His arrest has attracted public attention because of his television career and political activities.
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What Happens Next in Iqrar ul Hassan’s Case?
With the court granting four days of remand, the NCCIA can continue its investigation under judicial supervision.
The agency may seek further remand or take other steps permitted by law when the current remand period expires.
Further information is awaited regarding the specific allegations, evidence and legal provisions involved in Case No. 101/2026.
As of October 13, Iqrar ul Hassan remains in NCCIA custody following the Karachi court’s order.
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