On June 11, the Federal Ministry of Interior had announced the controversial policy, sparking legal and humanitarian concerns regarding the rights of Pakistanis seeking asylum abroad.
ISLAMABAD, A petition challenging the federal government’s ban on issuing passports to asylum seekers abroad has been filed in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, stirring debate over constitutional rights.
Advocate Saim Chaudhry filed the petition under Section 184(3), naming the Federal Government and DG Passport as respondents. The petition seeks to declare the government’s June 5 policy null and void, urging an immediate halt to its implementation.
The petition argues that the government’s decision lacks transparency, as it prohibits passport issuance without stating sufficient reasons, alleging discrimination and violation of fundamental rights under Article 10, 10A, and 25 of the Constitution.
On June 11, the Federal Ministry of Interior had announced the controversial policy, sparking legal and humanitarian concerns regarding the rights of Pakistanis seeking asylum abroad.
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The Supreme Court’s deliberation on this matter could have far-reaching implications for passport issuance policies and constitutional rights in Pakistan.
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