Iqrar-ul-Hassan arrested in late-night Lahore raid

Former television anchor and journalist Iqrar-ul-Hassan was reportedly taken into custody during a late-night raid at his residence in Lahore’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in the early hours of October 12, 2026.

According to claims shared by his wife, Farah Iqrar, the operation took place at around 2:40 a.m. She alleged that individuals entered their home, confiscated mobile phones and took Iqrar-ul-Hassan away without informing the family about his destination.

Farah also claimed that family members and household staff were mistreated during the operation. She has expressed concern over her husband’s safety and called for his immediate release.

The reported detention has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the operation. Claims circulating on social media suggest that the case may be linked to his online activity and political involvement with the Awam Raj Party. However, the precise grounds for his reported arrest have not been independently established.

Iqrar-ul-Hassan resigned from ARY News in April 2026 to pursue his political ambitions. Further details about his current legal status, the allegations against him and the agency responsible for the operation remain subject to official confirmation.

Authorities have yet to provide a verified account of the reported incident in the information available for this report.