IHC seeks replies on Rajab Butt, Nadeem Naniwala travel ban petitions

ISLAMABAD:

The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday heard petitions filed by YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Mubarak (Naniwala) seeking the removal of their names from the passport control list.

Justice Muhammad Azam Khan presided over the hearing on the petitions, which were represented by Barrister Raja Qadeer Janjua and Advocate Ahad Khokhar on behalf of the petitioners.

The court issued notices to the Interior Secretary, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other relevant authorities, seeking their responses. Notices were also issued to the Director General of Passports and Immigration.

The petitioners requested the court to order the removal of their names from the travel-restricted list.

After directing the respondents to submit replies, the court adjourned the hearing until next week.

Read: YouTuber Rajab Butt, Nadeem Naniwala approach IHC over travel ban

Earlier on Monday, both had approached the IHC seeking permission to travel abroad.

Both social media personalities are named in cybercrime and other cases and are currently subject to travel restrictions. They have filed separate petitions requesting the removal of the ban on international travel.

The petition names the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the Interior Secretary, and other relevant authorities as respondents.