Case Update Status

Federal Cabinet gave its approval on Riaz's name for ECL

Summary of Case

"On March 28th, the Federal Cabinet approved the inclusion of Imran Riaz Khan names on the Exit Control List (ECL). The decision was reached through a circulation process initiated by the Ministry of Interior, highlighting the government’s commitment to upholding legal measures for national security and accountability. The decision was made because of an ongoing investigation against Abraham because of talking about judiciary. Samaa: The federal cabinet has given its nod to include the names of 24 individuals in the Exit Control List (ECL), as per a summary circulated through the cabinet by the Interior Ministry. Among the notable names approved for inclusion in the ECL are journalists Sami Ibrahim and Imran Riaz Khan. Both individuals have been recommended for inclusion in the ECL due to ongoing inquiries against them. In a significant move, the cabinet also approved the withdrawal of names of 22 individuals, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Babar Awan, from the ECL. Babar Awan's name was initially placed on the ECL back in December 2023 in connection with the 190 million pounds case. The federal cabinet gave its approval to update the list in light of the recommendations of the sub-committee on ECL. The decision comes amidst ongoing efforts to regulate the ECL and ensure that it is effectively utilized to address legal matters and prevent individuals under investigation from leaving the country. The inclusion and withdrawal of names from the ECL reflect the government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and facilitating due process in legal proceedings."

Category of Incident

ECL

ICCS Status

ICCS Divisions: 0803-Acts related to freedom of expression or control of expression

ICCS Group:

ICCS Class: 08039-Other acts related to freedom of expression or control of expression

ICCS Crime: Acts related to freedom of expression or control of expression

Reported By

Samaa and ARY

Date of incident

28

Month

March

Year

2024

Name of affected person

Imran Riaz Khan

Other affected persons

Sami Abraham

Name of affected organization

YouTube

Other affected organizations

Samaa News

Action by

Federal cabinet

City

Islamabad

Province

Capital

Designation

Youtuber

Professional category

Social Media activist

Age of victim

N/K

Marital Status

Compensation Details

Amount of compensation announced by government: N/A

Date of compensation announcement by government: N/A

Date of compensation paid by government: N/A

Amount of compensation announced by others: N/A

Date of compensation announced by others: N/A

Date compensation paid by others: N/A

FIR Details

Was FIR registered ?: No

Court Details

Was case investigated ?: No

Court where case was presented: Not presented in any court yet

Name of prosecuting lawyer: Not presented in any court yet

Date of first court hearing:

Date of last court hearing:

Status of court case: Not presented in any court yet

Journalist Union Status

PFUJ

Not condemned

APNS

Not condemned

CPNE

Not condemned

PBA

Not condemned

Media Source Status

Media reports:

Condemn Status

Colleague of victim

Not condemned

Employer organization

Not condemned

Press Club Status

Press club 1: No version was needed

Press club 2: No version was needed

Press club 3: No version was needed