Freedom of movement is a constitutional right.
Every Pakistani -- especially overseas citizens -- must be able to travel without arbitrary off-loading, passport confiscation, or secret lists.
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Article15 is a non-political, pro-Constitution movement. Our content respects courts and institutions and is based on publicly available law plus lived experiences shared voluntarily.
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Mission & Values
We advocate due process, accountability, and lawful travel for every citizen.
Mission Statement
We promote lawful travel rights through awareness, documentation, and strategic litigation for citizens who face arbitrary bans or airport off-loading.
- Demand due process over secrecy.
- Hold agencies accountable for passport confiscations.
- Push for transparent control list procedures.
Who We Are
We are overseas Pakistanis and citizens working together, not anti-state, not aligned to any party, firmly pro-Constitution.
We focus on those impacted by ECL, PCL, PNIL, passport interference, and detention without lawful authority.
Article 15 — Freedom of Movement
Every citizen has the right to stay, enter, or move throughout Pakistan and depart it, subject only to reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the public interest.
Courts have affirmed that the right includes international travel (PLD 2022 LHC 119, PLD 1987 SC 504).
Travel Checklist
- Valid passport & visa.
- Return ticket and accommodation proof.
- Sufficient funds for stay abroad.
- No outstanding judicial warrant.
When to seek help
If you are off-loaded, detained, or placed on a watch list without evidence, document the incident immediately and contact us.
Start Get Help formOur Demands to the State
From the Presidency to the FIA, we call for swift relief and long-term reforms.
- Stop unlawful off-loading now.
- Return confiscated passports.
- Clean ECL / PCL / PNIL lists.
- Fast-track cleared citizens.
- Pre-travel clearance channel.
- Dedicated e-gates & self check-in.
- Cash compensation for losses.
- Transparent anti-trafficking policy.
About Article15
Article15 is a non-political legal reforms movement led by overseas Pakistanis and citizens.
- Non-political, pro-Constitution citizens movement.
- Focus on unlawful travel bans, passport interference, and due process.
- Volunteer-driven with legal experts inside and outside Pakistan.
Get Help
If you have been off-loaded or restricted since 2023, share the facts so we can guide you through legal options.
Who this is for
- Passport confiscation or impounding without written reason.
- Placement on a control list without hearing.
- Denied boarding or off-loaded with no lawful notice.
- Unexplained delays despite cleared status.
Complete the guided questionnaire and we will verify details before sharing with lawyers or authorities.
Open Get Help formVolunteer & Stay Informed
Citizens and overseas Pakistanis can:
- Document cases and assist victims.
- Verify data and join media outreach.
- Offer legal expertise after verification.
Choose to volunteer or receive updates when you create an account.
Add Claim for Financial Loss
If illegal restrictions cost you money, document every receipt so we can pursue collective damages.
What you can claim
- Loss of visa fee, hotel booking, airfare.
- Loss of time, opportunity, or employment.
- Legal fees or court expenses.
- Other verifiable economic harm.
Support the legal fund
We are finalizing banking arrangements, but early supporters can help cover legal drafting, data security, and outreach.
- JazzCash: 0309 534 5396
- Account name: Sharafat Hussain
- Email proof to: article15@gmail.com
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