Govt freezes IDs, passports of banned JAAC members

The government has intensified its crackdown on the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), ordering immediate action against

ISLAMABAD: The government has intensified its crackdown on the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), ordering immediate action against individuals linked to the organization. Authorities have decided to freeze the national identity cards, passports and bank accounts of members and suspected associates as part of a broader campaign aimed at dismantling the group’s network.

According to official sources, law enforcement agencies and relevant government departments have been directed to implement the measures without delay. The decision is part of an effort to cut off the group’s access to financial resources and restrict its ability to operate across the country.

Sources said the government has also sought detailed information about properties allegedly owned by members and supporters of the banned organization. Provincial authorities and local administrations have been instructed to collect records of assets, land holdings and businesses linked to individuals associated with the group in both major cities and smaller towns.

Officials have placed security and intelligence agencies on high alert. Lists of suspected facilitators and supporters have reportedly been prepared, and their activities are being closely monitored. Authorities are focusing particularly on financial transactions, banking records and other economic activities that could indicate support for the organization.

The monitoring process includes scrutiny of money transfers, business dealings and property ownership. Officials believe that tracking financial networks will help identify individuals providing logistical or financial assistance to the banned group..

Sources said the government’s objective is to completely disable the organization’s operational structure by targeting its financial channels and support network. Authorities believe that restricting access to banking services, travel documents and other official facilities will significantly limit the group’s ability to function.

The latest measures come as part of a wider strategy to tighten the noose around the banned Joint Awami Action Committee. Officials say coordinated action is being carried out by multiple institutions to ensure effective enforcement of the government’s directives.

Security agencies are expected to continue surveillance and intelligence-based operations in the coming weeks. Further action may be taken against individuals found to be directly or indirectly involved in supporting the organization.

Authorities maintain that the crackdown is aimed at enforcing the law and preventing banned groups from maintaining financial or organizational structures capable of supporting their activities.