The Lahore High Court has ruled that the Federal Investigation Agency cannot stop citizens from international travel based only on suspicion, setting clear guidelines for airport procedures. The court emphasised that lawful travel rights must be protected, while immigration authorities must ensure transparency and provide valid written reasons for any decision to offload passengers. Read […]
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PHC stresses due process in placing names on ECL
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed the federal government to strictly follow legal requirements and constitutional safeguards before placing any citizen’s name on the Exit Control List (ECL) or similar restrictive lists. The court emphasised that such measures must be justified, transparent and in line with fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution. Read More: […]
Sheikh Rashid stopped from travelling to Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD — Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was stopped from travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah on Wednesday, despite clear directives from the Lahore High Court (LHC) allowing him to travel abroad. According to an October 30 court order, a copy of which is available with Dawn, the AML leader’s name had […]
SC adjourns Mir Shakil’s appeal on request of his lawyer
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the appeal of Jang-Geo Group Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman at the request of his counsel Amjad Pervaiz. A three-member SC bench, comprising Justice Mushir Alam, Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, and Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan heard the petition filed by Mir Shakil against an order passed by the Lahore High Court […]
Shehbaz Sharif’s name on ECL – government petition stands fulfilled: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif’s name has been added to the Exit Control List (ECL), Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said on Wednesday. The Federal Cabinet had approved the inclusion of the PML-N leader’s name to the ECL after a request forwarded by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The Minister, in his tweet, stated that […]