The government has implemented a new policy that imposes a five-year international travel prohibition on Pakistanis who have been deported from foreign nations, as reported by The News. Interior Ministry sources indicate that this restriction will affect individuals returned to Pakistan because of criminal offenses or other “undesirable” activities. Their names will be added to a specific list of deported Pakistanis who are barred from international travel.
In a written statement to the Senate, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi formally announced the enforcement of this new Passport Control List (PCL) Policy. Under these regulations, deported citizens will be placed on the PCL for five years, during which they will be ineligible to acquire a new passport or travel abroad. The ministry’s written response clarified that the five-year travel ban is specifically for those deported due to illegal actions, criminal charges, or other “undesirable” activities.
The policy also includes provisions for extending the ban beyond five years, provided the relevant government department submits a formal request with a detailed justification. These passport regulations, approved by the federal cabinet, are designed to monitor and control the activities of individuals with a history of misconduct while overseas. This measure signals a stricter approach by the government in managing citizens who have been sent back to Pakistan due to legal or behavioral issues in other countries.
