ISLAMABAD: A country-wide campaign has been launched against emails and text messages containing offensive and fabricated stories against the civilian leadership.

Decision has been taken to initiate an immediate action against the banned outfits engaging propaganda against the security forces through Internet, reports Geo News quoting sources.

A directive has been issued to FIA for taking to task the elements involved in the crime under Cyber Crimes Act.

Interpol has also been formally requested to track such emails and web sites developed outside the country. Help will be sought from the international police for deportation of the people involved in the crime, sources said.

Those proved guilty of committing these crimes will be punished with 14 years imprisonment and/or confiscation of the property.