An investigation by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has concluded that PML-N lawmaker Saqib Chadhar is guilty of harassing actor Momina Iqbal, a Lahore court was told Tuesday. The finding was disclosed during a hearing on pre-arrest bail petitions for Chadhar and his wife, who remain on interim bail while the case proceeds. Main Developments NCCIA Station House Officer Najam Bajwa informed Additional District and Sessions Judge Nusrat Ali Siddiqui that the investigation against Chadhar had been completed and he was found guilty of the allegations leveled by Iqbal. The court had taken up pre-arrest bail petitions for the MPA and his wife after their previous interim bail expired. Bajwa also told the court that Chadhar's wife had surrendered her mobile phone to the NCCIA two days earlier, and the device had been sent for forensic examination. Iqbal's counsel urged the judge to dismiss the bail pleas, arguing that releasing the suspects on bail posed a threat to his client. Read also: 3 Key Factors Behind Pakistan's Passport Slip to 101st Globally The judge extended Chadhar and his wife's bail until September 3, directing both sides to present their final arguments at the next hearing. The couple first secured pre-arrest bail on June 5, a day after the NCCIA registered a case against them, and their bail has been extended multiple times since. Background The case gained public attention in May after Iqbal made a social media appeal that went viral, tagging PML-N leadership including Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. In her online post, Iqbal alleged she had faced "online harassment, cyberbullying, and death threats for a long time," causing severe mental stress for herself and her family. She claimed that a PML-N MPA—whom she did not name publicly at the time—had been threatening her for an extended period. Iqbal said she repeatedly reported the matter to the NCCIA and the Federal Investigation Agency but no action was taken, and attempts were allegedly made to suppress her complaints. She also claimed that individuals associated with the chief minister's office tried to discourage her rather than allow a fair investigation. Following the viral post, PML-N's top leadership directed the NCCIA to immediately entertain Iqbal's complaint and initiate action if the allegations were proven, a source told Dawn. The chief minister's office also wanted to clear its name after Iqbal's allegations against it. The NCCIA summoned both Iqbal and Chadhar on May 21. After recording their statements, Iqbal filed an application with Lahore's Chung Police to register an FIR. She alleged Chadhar made threatening calls to harass her and her fiance, turned abusive when she refused his marriage proposal after learning he was already married to two women, and then began blackmailing her. She cited WhatsApp messages and video calls from the suspect, and said the MPA also sent threatening messages to her sister's phone. Why It Matters This case tests the effectiveness of Pakistan's cybercrime laws and the willingness of authorities to hold a sitting provincial lawmaker accountable for online harassment. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz publicly warned on X that any attempt to exert political pressure, abuse influence, or exploit a woman by threatening to release "personal content" would face "firm and uncompromising action." The outcome could set a precedent for how similar complaints against political figures are handled, particularly when victims allege that previous complaints were suppressed. It also highlights the role of social media in forcing official action when institutional channels fail. What's Next The court has scheduled the next hearing for September 3, when both sides will present their final arguments on the bail petitions. Chadhar and his wife remain on interim bail until then. The forensic examination of the surrendered mobile phone may yield additional evidence that could influence the judge's decision or lead to further charges.