Pakistan seeks UK extradition of Mirza Shahzad Akbar as Islamabad moves forward with a formal legal push against a former accountability adviser of the PTI government. Pakistan seeks UK extradition of Mirza Shahzad Akbar after federal authorities sent a complete case file to British officials and asked them to act under extradition laws.
Officials shared certified records of criminal cases and court proceedings with the UK government. These records list at least three registered cases with Islamabad police. Two cases link to Secretariat Police Station. One case links to Kohsar Police Station. Investigators also added details from inquiries under the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, the Federal Investigation Agency, and the National Accountability Bureau.
Government sources confirmed that courts in Pakistan declared Shahzad Akbar a proclaimed offender. Some cases already moved past trial stages and resulted in convictions. Authorities framed the request in a case by case manner to strengthen legal standing before British authorities. The federal government also sent files related to Adil Raja in the same phase.
Officials described this step as part of a broader strategy. They plan to forward cases of other wanted individuals to relevant countries through the same channel. The government aims to follow a consistent legal process rather than public pressure.
Earlier, a judicial magistrate in Islamabad took strict action against Shahzad Akbar after repeated absences from court hearings. Judicial Magistrate Muhammad Abbas Shah issued a written order and noted that the accused ignored multiple summons. The court then declared him an absconder and ordered arrest warrants to ensure his appearance.
Court records show that investigators already submitted a challan against him. The case links to controversial statements on X, previously Twitter. Authorities described these remarks as inflammatory and unlawful under cyber laws. The NCCIA registered the case in July 2025 and moved ahead with prosecution.
Shahzad Akbar lived abroad for several months and avoided court proceedings in Pakistan. He offered no public response after the latest court orders. Officials believe the detailed documentation strengthens Pakistan’s position and leaves little room for legal ambiguity.
