Islamabad: Popular YouTuber Rajab Butt, along with TikToker Nadeem Mubarak, also known as Nadeem Nani Wala, filed petitions in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday. They are seeking removal of their names from the travel ban list.
The petitions were submitted through their lawyers, naming the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the interior secretary, and other authorities as respondents. The content creators requested the court to lift restrictions that prevent them from traveling abroad.
Last month, the IHC had granted protective bail to both influencers before their return to Pakistan. Both face multiple cases registered in different jurisdictions, including allegations related to cybercrime and online content violations.
The YouTuber Rajab Butt is specifically accused of promoting illegal gambling apps on social media. In September, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) filed an FIR against him. The report claims apps like Binomo, 1xBet, Bet365, and B9 Game allegedly defrauded users. The FIR also included links to videos where Butt reportedly advertised these applications.
Previously, Rajab Butt was booked in March under blasphemy laws and the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) over his perfume named “295.” Additionally, in December last year, he was arrested for allegedly possessing illegal weapons and keeping a lion cub at his residence.
Lawyers for the YouTuber argue that the travel ban is affecting his professional work and international collaborations. The court has yet to decide on the petitions, which are now under review.
Legal experts say the case highlights the growing scrutiny of social media influencers in Pakistan. Courts are increasingly involved in cases where online content allegedly violates laws, including gambling, blasphemy, and digital crimes.
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The outcome of this petition could set a precedent for how YouTubers and social media creators are treated under travel restrictions and cybercrime regulations in Pakistan.
