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Court blocks PTI lawmakers' passports before protest

4 sourcesUpdated 14 Sept 2026, 7:14 pm Coverage regionsGlobal
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An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad ordered the Federal Investigation Agency to block passports for 24 PTI lawmakers and other suspects.

The move comes ahead of the party’s planned September 27 march.

The prosecution said the accused could evade legal proceedings.

The decision follows a police request citing potential flight risks and serious charges tied to protests and alleged attacks on state institutions.

Why it mattersThe order can limit PTI leaders’ movement and intensify pressure before the planned protest.
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KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the protest date is firm and tied to demands for Imran Khan’s release and access.

Afridi also alleged that Punjab Police assaulted and mistreated him during his campaign tour.

One report said the court also reportedly issued arrest warrants for several provincial and national assembly members.

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting broadly agrees that an Islamabad anti-terrorism court ordered passport blocks for PTI lawmakers ahead of the party’s planned September 27 protest. It also agrees that the case is tied to protest-related allegations and that PTI says its campaign remains peaceful.

What is changing or disputed

What remains uncertain is the full scope of the legal action, since one report says arrest warrants were also issued while the others focus on passport blocks. The broader protest response and any further court steps could still change as proceedings continue.

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Neutral coverage focuses on the court’s passport order, the PTI protest timeline, and the competing claims around legal risk. It identifies the action as coming from an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad and affecting 24 PTI lawmakers, including Sohail Afridi. One account adds that the court reportedly issued arrest warrants for several assembly members, while another notes Afridi’s allegation that Punjab Police assaulted him during his tour.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: India Today, Minute Mirror, Pakistan Observer
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India Today Neutral framing Provisional rating

Islamabad court blocks PTI lawmakers' passports ahead of September 27 protest

Quick source take

An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad ordered the Federal Investigation Agency to block the passports of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi and 24 other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers. The decision follows a police request citing potential flight risks and serious charges related to protests and alleged attacks on state institutions. Meanwhile, Afridi alleged that Punjab Police assaulted and mistreated him during his campaign tour.

Pakistan Observer Neutral framing Reported

Passports of 24 PTI Leaders, including KP CM Afridi, Blocked ahead of Protest

Quick source take

The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court directed the Federal Investigation Agency to block passports belonging to a group of PTI lawmakers and other suspects as the party prepares for a planned September 27 march. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has stated that the protest date is firm, with demands centered on Imran Khan's release and access. The prosecution argued that the accused could evade legal proceedings, while the party maintains its struggle is peaceful.

Minute Mirror Neutral framing Reported

ATC orders passports blocked for 24 PTI lawmakers

Quick source take

An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad ordered authorities to block the passports of 24 PTI assembly members linked to a case regarding a previous protest. The court also reportedly issued arrest warrants for several members of the provincial and national assemblies. These measures add travel restrictions and legal pressure on the lawmakers as proceedings continue.