Following the detention of social media activist and YouTuber Haider Saeed for recording former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s high-profile security convoy, a local court in Islamabad has ordered him to be sent to jail on judicial remand.
The Incident: Recording the Convoy
Haider Saeed was taken into custody by Rawalpindi police on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the Dahgal Naka area near Adiala Jail.
- The Context: He was allegedly filming and live-streaming the official motorcade transporting Imran Khan back to prison from PIMS Hospital after his second eye procedure.
- Security Concerns: Police officials stated that filming and uploading the movement of such a high-profile prisoner created a “significant security risk” for both Khan and the security personnel involved.
- The Detention: He was initially held at the Adiala Police Post for questioning before being formally charged.
🚨 BIG BREAKING NEWS 🚨
HAIDER SAEED YOUTUBER HAS BEEN ARRESTED FROM THE ADYALA. LAST NIGHT HE MADE THE VIDEO OF IMRAN KHAN WHEN POLICE WAS SHIFTING TO HIM IN THE PIMS HOSPITAL.@Haidersaeedpti1 pic.twitter.com/P43ISxD9gQ
— Arbaz Khan (@realarbazkhan77) February 24, 2026
Court Proceedings (February 25, 2026)
On Wednesday, Saeed was presented before Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah:
- Physical Remand Rejected: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) requested an eight-day physical remand to further investigate his digital devices and social media accounts.
- Judicial Remand Granted: The court rejected the request for physical custody and instead ordered that Haider Saeed be shifted to jail on judicial remand.
- Legal Defense: His lawyers, including Sardar Muhammad Masroof and Zahid Bashir Dar, opposed the remand, arguing that the charges were politically motivated.
Background of the Activist
Haider Saeed is a known supporter of the PTI and has been an active social media commentator since 2022. This is not his first brush with the law:
- Previous Arrests: He was previously arrested in March 2025 by the FIA for alleged “anti-state propaganda” following the Jaffar Express attack, though he was later granted bail in that case after police failed to produce records.
- Current Charges: He now faces charges under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and potentially other sections related to endangering state security protocols.
Quick Facts: Haider Saeed Case
| Detail | Status/Information |
| Arrest Date | February 24, 2026 |
| Location | Dahgal Naka, near Adiala Jail |
| Primary Offense | Recording and uploading Imran Khan’s security convoy. |
| Court Status | Judicial Remand (Sent to jail). |
| Affiliation | PTI Social Media Wing / YouTuber. |
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