IHC seeks report from Interior Ministry over its failure to remove Fawad Chaudhry's name from travel ban list

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought a report from the Ministry of Interior over its failure to remove former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry’s name from the travel ban list, despite clear court orders.

Justice Inam Amin Minhas heard the contempt of court petition filed by Fawad Chaudhry, while his counsel, Faisal Farid Chaudhry Advocate, appeared before the court.

During the hearing, the petitioner’s lawyer argued that the court had already directed the authorities to remove Fawad Chaudhry’s name from the travel restriction list. However, despite the passage of time and explicit judicial orders, his name still remains on the list, which constitutes a violation of the court’s directives.

The counsel requested the court to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the relevant officials for non-compliance with judicial orders.

Taking notice of the matter, the court sought a detailed report from the Ministry of Interior and issued notices to the Interior Secretary, Director General Immigration, and Director Immigration. The court directed the respondents to submit their replies and adjourned the hearing to a later date.