Tag: Human Trafficking

FIA arrests man involved in human trafficking

QUETTA, Nov 18 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Anti-Human Trafficking Cell Quetta, on Saturday arrested a man involved in human trafficking. FIA spokesman said that acting on a tip-off, a raid was carried out and a man namely Shahzad Hussain, a key human trafficker, was arrested. The accused was operating an unregistered agency named All… Continue reading FIA arrests man involved in human trafficking

FIA arrests suspect over human trafficking

MULTAN, Oct 02 (APP):A sub-agent who was reportedly involved in people trafficking to Saudi Arabia for beggarly reasons on an Umrah visa was caught during a raid by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The arrested accused nominated in the case FIR No 167/23 has been identified as Rab Nawaz s/o Sarfraz. The accused instigated two… Continue reading FIA arrests suspect over human trafficking

Pakistan, EU agree to intensify cooperation in fight against human trafficking

ISLAMABAD, June 28 (APP): Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to intensify cooperation in the fight against smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings. The two sides emphasised the importance of comprehensive cooperation on migration management, including return and readmission under the framework of Pakistan-EU Joint Readmission Agreement. The EU expressed sincere condolences… Continue reading Pakistan, EU agree to intensify cooperation in fight against human trafficking

PM directs for ensuring complete prevention of human trafficking

ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah to supervise the investigation and formulate necessary legislative proposals regarding complete prevention of human trafficking. He also directed the investigation committee regarding the Greece shipwreck incident to finalize its proceedings and present its report as soon as possible. A highly… Continue reading PM directs for ensuring complete prevention of human trafficking

Embassy in Italy following case of Pakistanis aboard capsized vessel

In tweets on social media platform Twitter, the Foreign Office said, “A senior Embassy official today met 16 Pakistani survivors of capsized vessel. They seemed in good physical condition. According to them there were 20 Pakistanis on the ship. Embassy is in close contact with Italian authorities to verify status of the 4 missing Pakistanis.”

Govt.committed to eradicate human trafficking: Interior Minister

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan on Wednesday said that incumbent government is committed to eliminate human trafficking and coordination among federal government and Provinces is imperative to end it from the society. He was addressing a seminar titled “High level consultation on Human Trafficking in Persons” organized jointly by the… Continue reading Govt.committed to eradicate human trafficking: Interior Minister

UN chief calls for using technology to fight against human trafficking

Terrorism victims, survivors must never be forgotten: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 30 (APP):Human trafficking is a horrific crime and “an all-out assault on people’s rights, safety and dignity,” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Saturday, marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. “Tragically, it is also a problem that is growing worse – especially for women and girls, who represent the majority of detected trafficked… Continue reading UN chief calls for using technology to fight against human trafficking

Pakistan fully committed to combat human trafficking: President

ISLAMABAD July 30 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said that Pakistan was committed to combating the menace of human trafficking by establishing an effective coordination infrastructure to prosecute traffickers and protect victims. “Pakistan has embarked upon stringent anti-trafficking measures to enforce legal frameworks in line with international standards. Pakistan has enacted the Trafficking… Continue reading Pakistan fully committed to combat human trafficking: President

India becomes largest HR violator; OHCHR issues communication over human trafficking

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP): The Indian state appeared as the largest violator of human rights which are guaranteed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). According to human rights experts, from genocide in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to victimization of religious minorities, India had become an apartheid state where human… Continue reading India becomes largest HR violator; OHCHR issues communication over human trafficking

Pakistan takes effective steps for controlling human trafficking: Ijaz Shah

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior, Brig (Retd) Ijaz Ahmed Shah on Thursday said that Pakistan has taken effective measures for controlling illegal human trafficking by establishing numerous new check posts by FC and Coast Guards and conducting Intelligence based operations against those involved in the heinous crime, resulting continuous decline in number of… Continue reading Pakistan takes effective steps for controlling human trafficking: Ijaz Shah

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