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FIA Denies Karachi Airport Travel Ban, Confirms Targeted Checks

The agency frames the tighter checks as a safeguard against agent networks.

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.