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pakistan Updated 16–17 Sep 2026

Journalist Bilal Ghauri granted post-arrest bail in PECA case

HarZaviya summary · from 2 outlets

Most outlets reported that journalist Bilal Ghauri was granted post-arrest bail in a case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) by Judicial Magistrate Malik Aman. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts noting the bail approval and the court involved. Dawn explicitly mentioned the PECA provision under which the case was registered, while Daily Pakistan used slightly less specific language, referring only to a "case against him." Both outlets noted the involvement of a Supreme Court advocate during the hearing, though this detail was brief and not emphasized.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

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  1. Journalist Bilal Ghauri granted post-arrest bail

    ISLAMABAD: Judicial Magistrate Malik Aman has granted post-arrest bail to journalist Bilal Ghauri in a case registered against him under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). During the hearing, Supreme Court Advocate Imran Shafiq appeared on behalf of the journalist and argued that the case had been initiated with mala fide intent and that the allegations levelled against his client ...

  2. Daily Pakistan (English) 90% identical

    Journalist Bilal Ghauri gets bail in PECA Case

    ISLAMABAD – Journalist Bilal Ghauri got relief as District and Sessions Court approved his bail application in the case against him. The hearing was conducted by Judicial Magistrate Malik Aman, while Supreme Court Advocate Imran Shafiq appeared before the court on behalf of Bilal Ghauri. During the proceedings, the defense strongly challenged the case, arguing […]

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