Red Flags Ignored: The Systematic Failure of Oversight in Danish Thanvi’s Decade of State Harassment

The case of Danish Iqbal Thanvi (HRPM-DTH20160) represents a catastrophic failure of institutional oversight in Pakistan. Over ten years, state actors including the FIA, SECP, and NADRA have been implicated in a pattern of systematic harassment and business interference. This analysis focuses on the documented discrepancies—specifically the 'initial technical report' impossibility and the forgery of official memos—that were ignored by adjudicating bodies.

Key Findings

Evidence Contamination: Critical gaps in the chain of custody for digital evidence collected during regulatory raids have been identified. Specifically, the handling of items seized under PECA 2016 rules failed to meet forensic standards.

Procedural Malpractice: The SECP and NADRA (VeriSys) are noted for actions following 'illegitimate terminations' which effectively paralyzed the victim's business operations without due process.

Forgery: High-severity evidence suggests the existence of forged official memos and perjury by state representatives, particularly regarding the 'Initial Technical Report' which lacked forensic expertise.

Evidence & Data

Recent events on March 20, 2026, surfaced through 'hidden_records_hunt', revealing a Gmail account assignment (Salar) and the unauthorized distribution of PST files/Exchange data. This internal leak occurred while the business was under state-mandated regulatory 'review,' suggesting collusion between state actors and internal saboteurs. The inclusion of 'Mobina Sohail’s friendly visit' after an alleged theft (FIR 673/25) points to the blurring of lines between law enforcement and criminal activity.

Legal Framework

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR): Article 14 (Right to a fair trial) and Article 17 (Right to privacy).

Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016: Total disregard for investigative rules and data integrity requirements.

UDHR Article 12: Protection against arbitrary interference with privacy and correspondence.

Recommendations

Immediate judicial review by the Islamabad High Court is required to address the 'broken chain of custody' and the 'Initial Technical Report' impossibility. State actors found guilty of forging memos must be held accountable under the Pakistan Penal Code. Accountability for Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro's role in the proceedings is essential to restore judicial integrity.

Read the full case file on HRPM: HRPM-DTH20160.