Famous singer and former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member Salman Ahmed has been charged under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for allegedly spreading anti-state propaganda on social media.
The case was filed at the Defence A police station in Lahore following a complaint from the police. According to the First Information Report (FIR), Ahmed shared false and hateful content on his X (formerly Twitter) account, which has over 265,000 followers. A police officer reportedly witnessed the controversial post.
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The FIR claims the post targeted state institutions and sparked public unrest and hatred. Legal proceedings were initiated in accordance with the newly amended PECA Act 2025, which allows authorities to take action against digital content that threatens the nation’s ideological integrity.
Salman Ahmed had been expelled from PTI in December 2024 for similar behavior. The party accused him of creating internal discord and persistently posting provocative content despite multiple warnings.
The PECA Amendment Act 2025, which was signed by President Asif Ali Zardari, introduces significant changes to Pakistan’s cybercrime laws, including the creation of the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority (SMPRA) to oversee content on digital platforms. This law aims to regulate online spaces, enabling authorities to block content that incites violence, spreads misinformation, or defames state institutions.
As Salman Ahmed’s case progresses, it may serve as a key example under Pakistan’s newly enforced digital laws.
