Most Travelers Stopped Due to Incomplete Required Documents; FIA Takes Action Over Suspicious Travel Plans, Stop Lists, Fake Documents, Incorrect Routes, Underage Travel, and Other Violations

Islamabad (Izhar Khan Niazi): According to documents of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), a total of 39,786 citizens attempting to travel abroad from various international airports across the country were offloaded due to different reasons.

The documents revealed that the highest number of passengers, 20,408 individuals, were prevented from traveling due to incomplete required travel and legal documents.

According to FIA records, 12,673 passengers were offloaded because of low-profile or suspicious travel plans, while 3,450 individuals were not allowed to travel abroad due to being placed on the stop list.

The documents further stated that 505 passengers were stopped for adopting incorrect travel routes, while 281 travelers were offloaded for possessing fake or suspicious documents. Similarly, 176 individuals were prevented from traveling due to unsatisfactory travel history, while 145 passengers were stopped for further verification of their travel documents.

FIA documents also revealed that 258 individuals were offloaded on the basis of being underage, while 24 people were stopped after attempting to travel abroad on visit visas for employment purposes.

According to the FIA, the immigration system is being further strengthened to prevent human trafficking, illegal immigration, and attempts to travel abroad through fraudulent documentation. The agency stated that effective measures are being taken to ensure a secure and transparent immigration process.