The court has granted permission to Sheikh Rasheed to travel abroad. Justice Sadaqat Ali of the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court approved the former federal minister’s petition.
According to details, Justice Sadaqat Ali heard the petition. Sheikh Rasheed appeared in court along with his lawyer, Sardar Abdul Razzaq. During the arguments, the lawyer stated that the High Court had already removed Sheikh Rasheed’s name from the Exit Control List (ECL).
The lawyer further said that Sheikh Rasheed’s name has now been added to the PNIL and Passport Control List. Every person has the fundamental right to travel abroad and move freely.
The FIA informed the court that Sheikh Rasheed’s name had been placed on the Passport Control List under the orders of an Anti-Terrorism Court.
At this point, Justice Sadaqat Ali remarked that Sheikh Rasheed should be allowed to go for Umrah, as his prayers might help improve the country’s situation. Later, the court granted Sheikh Rasheed permission to travel abroad.
