Former interior minister was stopped by immigration officials at Islamabad International Airport
Former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid was addressing the media at Islamabad International Airport on Wednesday. Photo: Screengrab
Former interior minister and senior politician Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was stopped from leaving the country despite Lahore High Court orders allowing him to perform Umrah. Rashid, who was traveling to Saudi Arabia via Dubai, was stopped by immigration officials at Islamabad International Airport.
In a video message recorded at the airport, he said he would approach the court again, adding that all relevant authorities had been provided with copies of court orders ensuring no obstruction.
ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed was prevented from going on Umrah at the Islamabad Airport despite the orders of the Lahore High Commissioner.#sheikhrasheed #SheikhRasheed pic.twitter.com/BIg8he3FMk
— Sheikh Rashid Ahmed (@ShkhRasheed) 5 November 2025
He said: “When the order of the High Court is not respected in a country, then only Allah can help us. Insha’Allah, Allah will enable me to perform Umrah and those who stopped me will regret their decision.”
Meanwhile, an FIA immigration officer who requested anonymity said that the FIA does not independently add or remove names from the stop list. “Sheikh Rashid’s name was still on the system and he was informed accordingly,” the officer said.
