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On September 14, 2026, an Islamabad anti-terrorism court ordered the Federal Investigation Agency to block the passports of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi and 24 other lawmakers from Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insap (PTI) party. The order was issued in connection with a case involving alleged attacks on state institutions and promotion of terrorism. The court cited the risk of accused individuals fleeing to evade legal proceedings, noting their failure to appear before it or join the investigation as required.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-14,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On September 14, 2026, an Islamabad anti-terrorism court ordered the blocking of passports for Muhammad Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along with 24 other lawmakers from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The decision was made after a request by police and approved by Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain to prevent these individuals from leaving the country. Among those affected are senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser, former National Assembly speaker, and other lawmakers including Shahram Khan Tarakai, Shah Ahmad, and others.
The court based its decision on serious allegations that the accused have been named in a case involving attacks on state institutions and promotion of terrorism. The police argued that these individuals might flee to avoid legal proceedings. Notably, those affected failed to appear before the court as required. This move significantly restricts the travel capabilities of key PTI figures involved in ongoing investigations, potentially impacting political stability and operations within Pakistan.
Written for “Pakistan Political Crisis” on 2026-09-15,
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Leaning score withheld for article 9493: score contradicts its own evidence · logged 2026-09-14
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court on Monday (September 14, 2026) ordered the blocking of passports of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi and 24 other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers in connection with a case registered at a police station in the national capital.
asserted
court → order → capital
Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain issued the order while allowing a request by the police and directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to block the passports until further orders.
asserted
Zulqarnain → issue → orders
The order also covers senior PTI leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser, lawmakers Shahram Khan Tarakai, Shah Ahmad, Sher Ali Arbab, Muhammad Iqbal Afridi, Dr Amjad Ali, Junaid Akbar, Shahid Khattak, Zubair Wazir, Arshad Umarzai, Zar Alam, Mian Omar and Akhtar Khan, among others.
asserted
order → cover → others
The court said the available record showed that the individuals have been named as accused in the case.
asserted
individuals → say → case
The investigating officer told the court that the accused could flee the country to evade legal proceedings and alleged that they were facing serious charges, including attacks on state institutions and promotion of terrorism.
uncertain
they → investigate → terrorism
The court noted that the accused had failed to appear before it and that those who had secured interim bail had also not yet joined the investigation.
It subsequently approved the police request and ordered the FIA to keep the passports blocked until further orders.
asserted
It → note → orders
The order comes amid heightened political activity by the PTI, which has announced a nationwide protest for September 27.
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which → come → September
Mr. Afridi, who is currently touring Punjab to mobilise support for the planned protest, separately alleged on Monday (September 14, 2026) that Punjab Police had attempted to abduct him and later left him on the roadside after assaulting and mistreating him.
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Police → tour → him
"Punjab Police will have to answer for this action.
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Police → have → action
This is no joke," Mr. Afridi said, describing the alleged treatment of a chief minister of one province by police of another province as "unacceptable".
asserted
Afridi → say → province
He demanded an explanation from the Punjab government over why he was allegedly left on the roadside and mistreated.
uncertain
he → demand → roadside
The PTI has in recent months remained engaged in political agitation against the central government, with its supporters and leaders facing multiple cases linked to protests and alleged violence against state institutions.
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supporters → remain → institutions
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