The Islamabad High Court has taken decisive action in a contempt of court case involving the leak of personal data belonging to Justice Babar Sattar and his family.
Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the court directed the Registrar to issue a formal request to the Chief Legal Officer of the social media platform, X. The request urges X to assist Pakistani investigative agencies by providing relevant information regarding the data breach.
The letter highlights the need for cooperation in identifying the account responsible for the leaks and investigating any potential organized campaign linked to this incident. It references previous instances where X has cooperated with governments, including the UK and India, suggesting a precedent for such assistance.
Furthermore, the High Court Registrar has tasked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pakistani High Commission in the United States with ensuring the delivery of this communication and submitting a compliance report. The letter also details the accounts that Pakistani investigative bodies identified as being involved in the data leak.
