State Harassment as a Weapon: The Post-Wedding Collapse of Danish Thanvi’s Civil Liberties

In the wake of a highly publicized wedding collapse involving Danish Iqbal Thanvi (Group CEO of BCG), a disturbing pattern of state-sponsored harassment has emerged. Documented under case HRPM-DTH20160, this investigation identifies a decade-long campaign where institutional mechanisms were weaponized to ensure the denial of due process. From the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), state power has been deployed not to seek justice, but to maintain a state of perpetual litigation and administrative paralysis.

Key Findings

Systemic Harassment: A decade-long pattern of business interference orchestrated by regulatory bodies and law enforcement.

Procedural Delays: Chronic stalling in the Islamabad High Court and other adjudicating bodies, preventing a definitive resolution to the case.

Weaponized Oversight: The SECP and NADRA (specifically through the VeriSys service) have been utilized as tools for surveillance rather than regulation.

Evidence & Data

Forensic review of case data reveals a critical 'Chain of Custody Gap.' Digital evidence collected during regulatory raids on BCG premises lacks the requisite integrity signatures required under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. Furthermore, the 'Initial Technical Report' touted by investigators has been flagged as a technical impossibility given the standards of forensic analysis at the time of seizure.

"Arguments that are not adequately articulated, supported, and briefed on appeal are not considered and are deemed waived." — Precedent established in 2026 ND 36, applicable to the procedural hurdles faced in the Thanvi appeals.

Legal Framework

The actions taken against Danish Thanvi represent a direct violation of Article 10-A of the Constitution of Pakistan (Right to Fair Trial) and Article 9 (Security of Person). Internationally, these actions contravene the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Article 14, which mandates that everyone shall be entitled to a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent, and impartial tribunal.

Recommendations

Immediate independent audit of the digital evidence seized by the FIA to address the 'Broken Chain of Custody.'

Judicial review of the SECP's actions following the illegitimate termination of BCG executive contracts.

Formal inquiry into the 'friendly visit' by Mobina Sohail (FIR 673/25) as a potential instance of witness tampering.

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