The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued a notice to journalist Asad Ali Toor, directing him to appear before the agency as part of an inquiry into the alleged dissemination of false information under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. According to the notice, the NCCIA is conducting the inquiry under Section 26A of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), which addresses the alleged dissemination, transmission, or public display of false or fake information. NCCIA Calls Asad Ali Toor for Inquiry Under PECA Section 26AThe NCCIA stated that it registered the complaint as “Through State” on July 28. National Press Club criticizes the noticeThe National Press Club (NPC) strongly criticized the NCCIA’s decision to summon the journalist. The NCCIA has not publicly shared further details about the allegations beyond the information contained in the notice, and the inquiry remains ongoing.