JIT formed to investigate social media campaign
Approval was given to set up a 5-member high-level joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate the Election Commission and government officials for conducting nefarious campaigns on social media during the elections.
The committee headed by Additional Director General FIA on behalf of the Federal Cabinet includes officers of ISI and IB, Grade 20 officers of PTA and NADRA have also been included in the committee.
For the formation of JIT, approval has been taken from the cabinet through circulation on the summary of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The JIT will identify the responsible persons, register the cases and recommend future remedial measures.
However, hiring of IT experts during the investigation has also been approved