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  "path": "/latest/lhc-declares-fia-offloading-of-valid-travellers-unlawful/",
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  "textContent": "LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that offloading passengers holding valid visas, tickets and travel documents is unlawful.\n\nAccording to a detailed nine-page judgment issued by LHC Judge Justice Rahil Kamran, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s decision to stop a citizen from travelling to Nigeria was illegal.\n\nDuring proceedings, the court noted that the petitioner was offloaded after issuance of a boarding pass on the suspicion that he might not return from Dubai, despite not being involved in any case, inquiry, blacklist or the Exit Control List (ECL).\n\nThe judgment stated that the petitioner suffered financial loss, mental anguish and reputational damage due to the offloading.\n\nIt observed that the right to travel abroad is a fundamental right under the Constitution, adding that while FIA has authority, it is not unlimited.\n\nThe court also issued guidelines for passenger offloading, directing officials to record detailed, meaningful reasons and maintain a proper record of questions asked and responses given to travellers.\n\nThe post LHC declares FIA offloading of valid travellers unlawful appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "LHC declares FIA offloading of valid travellers unlawful"
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