Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed’s sister and social media personality Falak Javed Khan has been arrested for defaming government officials and state institutions, it emerged Wednesday.

 

“Social media activist Falak Javed Khan has been arrested. We strongly condemn this illegal arrest,” read a post on PTI’s X (formerly Twitter) account.

 

Sanam, in a statement on X, also said that her sister was “abducted”, describing Falak as “a staunch supporter of former prime minister (PM) Imran Khan and a fearless voice for many in Pakistan”.

 

She further said that shortly after Falak’s arrest, journalist Hassan Ayub shared a picture of her in custody, however, since then, she had been “missing” and no one knows what has happened to her or where she is being held.

 

“We urge everyone to raise their voice for Falak Javed. Her life is in serious danger. We strongly condemn this unlawful abduction and demand justice and her immediate release,” Sanam added.

 

Earlier, Ayub had in a post on X said that Falak used social media for “illegal activities” and made “false allegations against government personalities and state institutions” in violation of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).

 

 

“Police investigation is ongoing so that the facts come to light. The law is equal for everyone and they will have to answer for their actions,” he said.

 

Authorities concerned are yet to issue any statement regarding the arrest.