The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency summoned actor Momina Iqbal and a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz lawmaker on May 21, 2026 [1].
The summons signals a high-profile investigation into the use of digital platforms for harassment, involving both a public figure from the arts and a sitting member of the provincial government.
Officials from the NCCIA in Lahore issued the notices following allegations of online harassment [1], [2]. The investigation targets the conduct of Iqbal, a known actor and model, and an unnamed Member of the Provincial Assembly belonging to the PML-N [1], [2].
Cyber harassment cases in Pakistan often involve the intersection of social media influence and political power. The agency is seeking to determine the nature of the digital communications that led to the complaints.
Both individuals were required to appear before the agency on May 21, 2026 [1] to respond to the claims. The NCCIA has not released the specific details of the messages or posts that triggered the summons [1], [2].
The case comes as authorities increase scrutiny of online behavior to curb the spread of digital abuse. The involvement of a provincial lawmaker adds a layer of political sensitivity to the proceedings, as the agency must navigate the legal protections and privileges associated with legislative office.
“The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency summoned actor Momina Iqbal and a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz lawmaker.”
This development highlights the increasing willingness of Pakistani cybercrime authorities to pursue high-profile figures regardless of their political or social standing. By summoning both a celebrity and a lawmaker simultaneously, the NCCIA is demonstrating a broader crackdown on digital harassment that transcends professional boundaries.
