Islamabad, November 09, 2024- The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has added 23 overseas Pakistanis to the Passport Control List (PCL) due to their alleged involvement in an attack on former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa’s vehicle in London.
According to sources, the list includes Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Malaika Bukhari—who had travelled abroad for her sister’s cancer treatment along with Shayan Ali, Sadia Fahim, Fahim Gulzar, Maheen Faisal, Sidra Tariq, Hiba Tariq, Waqas Chauhan, Mohsin Haider, Zameer Akram, Sardar Taimur, Parvaiz Ali, Rukhsana Kausar, Muhammad Jameel, Mehran Habib, Zawa Ahmad, Rehman Anwar, Muhammad Sadiq, Khadija Kashif, Muhammad Naveed Afzal, Shahzad Qureshi, Sulaiman Ali Shah, and Bilal Anwar.
Authorities have reportedly informed British officials, seeking extradition for those on the list. Upon their return to Pakistan, these individuals face arrest and investigation.
Earlier on October 31, the Pakistan High Commission formally lodged a complaint with UK authorities after PTI activists attempted to obstruct the former CJP’s vehicle, belonging to the High Commission, in London. The activists allegedly tried to smash the car windows and chanted slogans upon spotting Qazi Faez Isa inside, running alongside the vehicle.
Pakistani High Commissioner Dr. Muhammad Faisal has raised the matter with British officials, urging Scotland Yard to file charges against nine individuals linked to the incident. Dr. Faisal expressed regret, stating, “The incident is unfortunate, and we will pursue it with British authorities.”
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the attack, directing the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to identify the attackers immediately. He also confirmed that a vehicle belonging to the Pakistani High Commission was targeted, questioning why security measures were absent despite previous threats against Qazi Faez Isa. Naqvi assured that those involved will be identified through available footage and face legal action.
