Pakistan: Imran Khan questioned by FIA over alleged anti-state post; investigation underway

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has completed the first phase of its investigation into an anti-state post allegedly made from Imran Khan's X account, reported ARY News. 

The probe is centred on an anti-state post made from the X account of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder.

Imran Khan questioned

As per an ARY News report, a three-member FIA team, including Sub-Inspector Muneeb Ahmed, Officer Anees, and Assistant Director Ayaz Khan, visited Adiala Jail to question Khan on Saturday (Sep 14). However, the PTI leader refused to meet the FIA's three-person squad, insisting on the presence of his legal representatives. The FIA team returned the following day to continue their investigation.

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An investigation was opened by authorities after the post caused significant anxieties regarding its ramifications. The X account that disseminated the alleged anti-state statement remains under investigation.

As per ARY News, there were rumours that Khan's X account might have been hacked or that someone else might have used it to post divisive material. The authorities are examining whether the rumours are true.

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During the investigation, PTI founder Khan claimed that the statements on his account were intended to critique the elite's control over the nation, rather than targeting any specific organisation or individual.

As per the report, the FIA team has since left the jail, and further cases may be filed once the inquiry is complete.

(With inputs from agencies)