Mathira, Nadir Ali, and Iqra Kanwal Summoned in App Probe.
Pakistani celebrities Mathira, Nadir Ali, and Iqra Kanwal have been summoned by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in connection with an investigation into a popular mobile application.
According to sources, the FIA launched an inquiry into the app due to allegations of it hosting content that is deemed blasphemous.
In a related development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notification stating that the FIA can summon the celebrities and question them over their alleged involvement with the application.
Mathira, a well-known VJ and actress, Nadir Ali, an actor, and Iqra Kanwal, a YouTube personality, are among several individuals who have been called to the FIA's headquarters for questioning.
The exact nature of the summon is unclear at this point but it suggests that the FIA is taking the allegations seriously.
The mobile application has been the subject of numerous complaints lodged by individuals who claim that it hosts content that is derogatory and disrespectful towards certain religious groups.
While Mathira and Iqra Kanwal could not be reached for comment, Nadir Ali's representatives have stated that they are cooperating with the FIA and will comply with the summon.
This development could set a precedent for the way in which social media influencers and celebrities are held accountable for their online activities.
It will be interesting to see how this investigation unfolds and whether Mathira, Nadir Ali, and Iqra Kanwal are ultimately implicated in the probe.
Sources: Pakistan Observer, News Desk