Lahore Court Acquits Farhan Asif in Fake News Case

Farhan Asif, who was arrested in Lahore for allegedly spreading fake news that incited riots in the UK, has been acquitted by a local court due to lack of evidence. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) informed the court that their investigation did not uncover any incriminating evidence against Asif, leading to the request for his discharge, which the court accepted. Asif had been accused of disseminating false information about the identity of suspects involved in the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport, UK, which sparked violent protests. The court noted that Asif merely forwarded existing news, and he deleted the post within six hours. His arrest was part of a broader investigation into the origins of the misinformation that fueled unrest in Britain. Following the ruling, Asif was immediately released from custody, with his handcuffs removed in the courtroom.