The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has temporarily reinstated the government's authority to render passports inactive and impose long-term travel bans, following the suspension of a Lahore High Court ruling that had declared these powers ultra vires. This decision arose from an appeal by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports regarding Farhan Ali, who was deported from Iran for illegal travel. The FCC's ruling emphasizes the government's responsibility to manage illegal migration and uphold international commitments against human trafficking.
POLITICSPublished 27 Apr 2026 • Published 2h ago
Pakistan Court Restores Passport Control Rules After Ruling
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The FCC has suspended the LHC's ruling that deemed key Passport Rules ultra vires, restoring the government's authority to inactivate passports and impose travel bans on deportees and human trafficking suspects. This decision affects ongoing immigration policy debates in Pakistan.
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