Overview
- FIA said no travel ban exists at Jinnah International and rejected claims of discrimination against travelers from other provinces.
- Officials said passengers who provide proper documents and clear explanations are allowed to depart without difficulty.
- Extra verification focuses on first-time international travelers, especially those not from Sindh, and on passengers who bypass nearer airports to depart from Karachi.
- Sources reported that 57 passengers were offloaded from a flight, including 35 Umrah pilgrims and 22 individuals holding employment visas.
- Reports also described passports not being stamped and officials telling travelers from other provinces to obtain clearance before leaving from Karachi.