Momina Iqbal case takes new turn as PML-N MPA appears before investigators

LAHORE: Fresh developments have emerged in the alleged harassment case filed by Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal against PML-N MPA Saqib Khan Chadhar, as both parties appeared before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) during the ongoing inquiry, ARY News reported.

Momina Iqbal appeared before NCCIA officials along with her legal team, including Advocates Adnan Ahsan and Rimsha Iqbal. Later, Saqib Khan Chadhar also appeared before the investigation team, accompanied by his counsel, Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq, and other lawyers.

Speaking outside the NCCIA office, Momina Iqbal’s lawyers claimed the PML-N lawmaker had earlier been issued formal notices by the agency but had initially failed to appear before investigators.

Advocate Adnan Ahsan told reporters that the dispute escalated after the actress’s marriage was arranged elsewhere. According to the legal team, Saqib Khan Chadhar was determined to marry Momina Iqbal “at any cost.”

The lawyers alleged that Momina Iqbal and the PML-N MPA remained in contact during 2022 and 2023, adding that the lawmaker had formally sent a marriage proposal for the actress.

However, the actress’s legal representatives claimed that Momina Iqbal later discovered the MPA was already married. They alleged that despite being married, Saqib Khan Chadhar wanted to contract a third marriage with the actress, prompting her to immediately end all ties with him.

According to the lawyers, tensions further worsened after Momina’s engagement was fixed elsewhere, after which the MPA allegedly began harassing her. The legal team also accused the lawmaker of using his political influence to get a case registered against the actress’s fiancé.

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Momina Iqbal’s lawyers maintained that despite alleged threats, the actress’s wedding would take place on its scheduled date of June 1.

The legal team further stated that all documentary evidence related to the alleged harassment had been submitted before NCCIA officials. They said the agency’s officers gave a “positive response” during proceedings and expressed hope that justice would be served.

The lawyers also thanked Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for taking immediate notice of the matter.