In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted former Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry permission to travel abroad for two weeks, from August 10 to August 24. The decision comes after Chief Justice Aamer Farooq criticized the government for placing names on travel ban lists indiscriminately.
During the hearing, the Deputy Attorney General requested additional time to submit a response, but the court granted Chaudhry’s request to travel abroad. This development follows Chaudhry’s petition to have his name removed from the travel restriction list, which was heard by the IHC on July 5.
The court’s decision is seen as a rebuke to the government’s practice of placing names on travel ban lists without due process. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq’s criticism of the government’s actions highlights the need for a more transparent and fair approach to travel restrictions.
Fawad Chaudhry’s case has drawn attention to the issue of travel bans and the need for judicial oversight. The granting of permission for Chaudhry to travel abroad is a significant victory for the former minister and a reminder that the courts will not hesitate to intervene when the government oversteps its authority.
