Former CJP Qazi Faez Isa
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has placed the names of 23 of its citizens on the Passport Control List (PCL) for their alleged involvement in the attack on former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa in London, according to a report.
The move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the incident, which has stirred considerable controversy and legal repercussions.
Among those placed on the PCL are notable figures associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including Maleeka Bokhari and Shayan Ali.
Both have been prominent in the political landscape, particularly for their roles in demonstrations outside the residence of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif in London.
Bokhari, who has gained media attention for her political activities, had left Pakistan with court permission to care for her sister, who is battling cancer.
The Pakistani government has taken further steps in addressing the case, sending a formal request to the British government for the extradition of these 23 individuals.
Authorities have stated that if any of the named individuals return to Pakistan, they will face immediate arrest in connection with the case filed against them. The government’s actions demonstrate its commitment to pursuing legal action against those involved in the attack on the former chief justice.
According to the list, which has been shared with the media, other individuals whose names have been added to the PCL include Sadia Faheem, Faheem Gulzar, Maheen Faisal, Sidra Tariq, Haba Abdul Majeed, Waqas Chauhan, Mohsin Haider, Zameer Akram, Sardar Taimur, Muhammad Parvez Ali, and Rukhsana Kausar.
Additionally, the list features Sheikh Muhammad Jameel, Mahran Habib, Zuheer Ahmed, Rahman Anwar, Muhammad Sajid Khan, Khadija Kashif, Mohammad Naveed Afzal, Shahzad Qureshi, Sulaiman Ali Shah, and Bilal Anwar.
In response to these developments, the Pakistani government has suspended the passports of all 23 individuals on the PCL. Officials have made it clear that if any arrangements are made to bring them back to Pakistan, they will be arrested and subjected to investigation.
In a related development, sources revealed that the names of 153 other Pakistanis, many of whom hold dual nationality with Britain, have also been added to the passport control list. These individuals are also being linked to the case and may face similar legal proceedings.
The government has already written a letter to British authorities requesting the extradition of all individuals named in the case, further intensifying the diplomatic and legal efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
This comprehensive approach by Pakistani authorities highlights the seriousness of the allegations against the 23 individuals and demonstrates the government’s determination to hold accountable those involved in the attack on former Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa.
The legal proceedings in this case will likely have significant implications for both domestic and international relations, as well as for Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to address high-profile incidents of violence and unrest.
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