Lahore High Court removes names from Passport Control List

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a detailed decision to remove the names of Farhat Shahzadi's children, Iman Jameel and Faraz Iqbal, from the Passport Control List (PCL). This decision came after an appeal was filed by the children against a previous single bench ruling. The two-member bench, led by Justice Anwaar-ul-Haq Pannu, reviewed the case and concluded that there was insufficient justification to keep the children's names on the PCL.

The court highlighted that the government lawyer failed to provide convincing arguments for retaining the children's names on the list. The case against Farhat Shahzadi and others, initiated by an anti-corruption agency, did not involve the children directly. Additionally, the court noted that at the time of the trial, both children were under 16 years of age and Farhat Shahzadi had not participated in the investigation.

Referring to a previous decision regarding the removal of Shehbaz Sharif's name from the Exit Control List (ECL), the court emphasized that there was no valid reason to keep the children's names on the PCL. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the earlier single bench ruling was overturned.

The Lahore High Court's decision to remove Farhat Shahzadi's children's names from the Passport Control List underscores the importance of ensuring that legal actions are based on solid justifications and considerations, particularly when involving minors who are not directly implicated in the cases. This ruling sets a precedent for prioritizing the welfare and rights of children in legal proceedings.