A resident of Mardan has been booked under the new PECA 2025 law in the first case of its kind, for allegedly using abusive language against members of the local press club and spreading negative propaganda. 

Local police have registered  a First Information Report (FIR) against Zahid, resident of Dagai, on the complaint of Mardan Press Club President Riaz Mayar and General Secretary Pervaz Khan Afridi. 

Both men alleged that Zahid had used derogatory language and spread negative propaganda against members of the press club by using social media and digital tools. 

Police have confirmed that they are conducting raids to find Zahid. 

Members of the Press Club thanked the police for quick action and assured them of their full cooperation in the investigation.