Pakistan, July 30 -- The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday granted one-week protective bail to Noreen Niazi, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, in a case registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation (NCCIA) under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The court also restrained authorities from arresting her during the bail period and directed her to approach the relevant court within one week for further legal proceedings.

Justice Sardar Akbar Dogar heard Niazi's petition seeking protective bail after her lawyer argued that the NCCIA had registered a case under PECA. The counsel maintained that she faced the risk of arrest before obtaining interim bail from the competent court. After hearing the arguments, the...