Khan was escorted by security officers as he made an appearance at the Islamabad High Court.
In a recent development, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has imposed a travel ban on the prominent political figure Imran Khan, his spouse, and a multitude of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders. This move comes amidst a tense standoff between the PTI and the military, and has effectively restricted their ability to travel abroad.
In a recent development, the Pakistani government has imposed travel restrictions on former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife, and a multitude of political aides. This move comes amidst a tense standoff with the country’s formidable military, according to officials.
On Friday, DPA news agency was informed by at least two officials that Khan’s name has been added to the no-fly list by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which is accountable for immigration and border control.
Officials have reported that the list of individuals who have been added to the roster includes not only Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, but also over 500 leaders and members of his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
As per standard protocol, this is a customary practice in all instances. According to one of the officials who spoke to dpa, individuals who are confronted with legal proceedings are prohibited from departing the nation.
On Friday, Khan expressed gratitude towards the government for placing him on the no-fly list.
In a recent tweet, the individual in question made it clear that they have no intentions of traveling abroad. Their reasoning stems from the fact that they do not possess any foreign properties, businesses, or bank accounts. This statement appears to be a thinly veiled criticism aimed at members of Pakistan’s ruling alliance who purportedly own residences overseas.
During the period spanning 2018 to 2022, the administration helmed by Khan took measures to prohibit a number of opposition leaders from departing the country via air travel.
As legal hurdles continue to pile up for the septuagenarian ex-cricketer, Imran Khan, a crackdown has been initiated against him. T
his comes in the wake of his supporters’ aggressive takeover of crucial military installations, including the army headquarters, to protest his detention on May 9.
Scores of erstwhile PTI lawmakers have disassociated themselves from Khan in the aftermath, while a staggering 4,000 plus of his adherents, comprising PTI honchos and scribes, have been apprehended in a sweeping clampdown across the country.
The government has announced that individuals responsible for the assault on the military installation will be subjected to summary trials at the nation’s contentious military courts.
This decision has been met with criticism from both domestic and international human rights organizations.
In a recent development, an anti-terrorism court situated in Lahore, Pakistan, has transferred 16 civilians to the military for trial. The accused are believed to have played a role in the recent violent protests that took place in the region.
On Thursday, Khan made a bold move by approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the deployment of armed forces in certain areas of the country. He referred to it as a “undeclared martial law” and urged the top court to declare the move unconstitutional.
In response to the May 9 violence, the military was dispatched to the provinces of Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as the capital city of Islamabad.
According to various government officials, a proposition is currently under review to prohibit the political party of Khan.
This measure, if implemented, is expected to exacerbate the already tumultuous political climate in a nation grappling with an impending financial collapse and menacing militant factions.
Ever since his ousting in April of last year, Khan has been tirelessly advocating for early parliamentary elections, which are slated to take place no later than October of this year.