GUJRAT: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday offloaded four passengers from flights to Indonesia and Turkiye after discovering irregularities in their travel documents and links to human trafficking networks. The passengers, hailing from Sialkot and Gujranwala, were reportedly in contact with traffickers planning to send them to Italy via illegal routes. Read More: PM […]
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Pakistan’s passport ranking improves amid crackdown on illegal travel
The Pakistani passport has risen in global ranking from 118th to 92nd this year, the Director-General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) told the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights. The improvement comes as authorities step up efforts to curb illegal travel and human trafficking. Read More: Pakistani passport ranks 4th […]
Naqvi, Iraq minister strengthen ties to protect Pakistani pilgrims
Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi assured that Pakistani pilgrims traveling to Iraq will not be allowed to overstay. He said both countries’ institutions will coordinate closely to ensure compliance and smooth arrangements. The announcement came during a key meeting in Brussels with Iraqi Interior Minister General Abdul Ameer Al-Shammari. Both ministers […]
Thai army frees 38 Pakistanis from Myanmar scam hubs
Thai forces rescued hundreds of foreigners, including 38 Pakistanis, from online fraud centers in Myanmar. Officials said the operation followed the escape of more than 600 victims into Thailand last month. They added that the rescue targeted syndicates exploiting migrants through forced cybercrime. The Thai army launched the raid after questioning the escapees about the […]
UN resolves to end human trafficking; Pakistan urges tackling its roots
With human trafficking rapidly expanding and growing more technologically sophisticated, the UN General Assembly Tuesday adopted a sweeping Political Declaration reaffirming global resolve to end this crime, with Pakistan calling for addressing its root causes, especially economic disparities. Adopting a resolution titled “2025 Political Declaration on the Implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of […]
Nine passengers offloaded at Sialkot airport over human trafficking suspicions
GUJRAT: Immigration authorities at Sialkot International Airport offloaded nine passengers on Sunday who were attempting to travel to an African country before proceeding illegally toward Europe. The passengers were intercepted while boarding flight FZ316 to Djibouti via Dubai, officials said. According to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the individuals could not justify the purpose of […]
Pak, UK to boost cooperation on online harassment, human trafficking
Pakistan and the United Kingdom agreed to enhance coordination in tackling online harassment of children and curbing human trafficking. According to details surfaced on Thursday, the understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Director General of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) Graeme Biggar. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, […]
Mohsin Naqvi, Australian Envoy Discuss Cooperation on Border Security, Human Trafficking
ISLAMABAD – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen Pakistan-Australia cooperation in multiple sectors, including coast guard operations, border management, and combating human trafficking. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration on security and migration issues. The […]
Quetta operation: FIA captures human trafficker, six Afghans
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has made a major breakthrough in Quetta, Balochistan, by arresting a key human trafficking agent. The FIA’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle launched the operation in the city, which led to the arrest of Torilai, also known as Abdullah. He is suspected of being a crucial member of an organized human trafficking […]
Govt orders CCTV installation at all airports to curb human trafficking
The government has decided to enhance security measures at all airports across the country. This decision aims to monitor passengers more effectively. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) plans to install CCTV cameras at arrival and departure counters of every airport. According to FIA sources, this step is crucial to prevent human trafficking and begging. The […]