Turkey has intensified its crackdown on illegal Afghan migrants amid growing security and law enforcement concerns, according to reports published by Afghan media outlet Afghanistan International. Turkish authorities recently carried out operations in the provinces of Şırnak and Bayburt, where police detained 15 Afghan migrants along with six suspected human smugglers allegedly involved in illegal […]
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Father-son duo jailed in Libya boat tragedy case
A special court in Gujranwala has sentenced a father and son involved in a human smuggling case linked to a deadly Libya boat tragedy, marking another conviction in Pakistan’s crackdown on illegal migration networks. Read More: Six Pakistanis among 73 killed in Libya boat tragedy According to officials, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) special court awarded […]
Two more cases filed in connection with recent migrant boat capsize incident in Italy
The Federal Investigation Agency has registered two additional cases in connection with the recent migrant boat capsize incident near the coast of Italy, bringing the total number of cases to seven. Read More: PM orders action against officials involved in human trafficking According to officials from the FIA’s Gujranwala Zone, the cases relate to alleged […]
Boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia coast
A boat carrying around 200 migrants sank off Gambia’s northern coast near Jang village. The migrants were trying to reach Europe. Authorities reported seven deaths and dozens missing. The incident occurred late Wednesday night. Local authorities immediately launched a search and rescue operation. So far, 96 migrants have been rescued. Read more: 42 migrants missing after boat capsizes […]
179 Afghans detained in Chagai border operation
Security forces have detained 179 Afghan nationals during a large-scale intelligence-based operation carried out in the Nokundi and Taftan areas of Balochistan’s Chagai district, officials said on Tuesday. The operation targeted illegal cross-border movement through infrequent and unmonitored routes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Read More: 1,814 Pakistanis return back from Iran to Chagai According to senior […]
Thousands of Pakistanis deported over begging concerns
Thousands of Pakistanis have been deported from different countries for involvement in begging, officials revealed during a parliamentary committee meeting. The disclosures highlighted growing international concerns over illegal travel and misuse of visas by Pakistani nationals. Read More: Five Pakistanis deported from Sharjah for fake UK visas The details emerged during a meeting of the National Assembly’s […]
Pakistan, EU vow stronger action against illegal migration
Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, in Brussels, where both sides discussed measures to curb illegal migration, combat human trafficking, and enhance bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, Commissioner Brunner highly appreciated Pakistan’s efforts, noting a 47% reduction […]
EU lauds Pakistan for 47% decline in illegal migration
The European Union has praised Pakistan for achieving a 47% reduction in illegal migration attempts to Europe. This commendation follows a high-level meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Naqvi, and EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Brussels. The two leaders discussed illegal immigration, human smuggling, and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation on these issues. Commissioner Brunner […]
FIA arrests 14 trying to illegally travel to Iran
GWADAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested 14 individuals who were attempting to illegally travel to Iran, in a major operation conducted by the FIA Composite Circle Gwadar. Officials confirmed that the group was intercepted in the Jiwani area while preparing to use a sea route to cross the border through unlawful means. Read […]
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 […]