Human trafficking

Suspects, travelling on Umrah visas, were intending to reach Libya and then Italy via Saudi Arabia, says FIA spox

Says human traffickers do not deserve any concessions

Burney nabbed for his alleged involvement in serious offenses, including human trafficking

As FIA shifts priorities to other issues, cases of illegal immigration have steadily skyrocketed by thousands per year

Balochistan CM vows balance amid security concerns

Seven children kidnapped in Punjab every day last year

EU, FIA reiterate joint commitment to combat money laundering

Crackdown on suspects attempting to secure UK visa via bogus means

Stakeholders unite to push for improved conditions for workers, combat human trafficking

International conference discusses ways to amplify women’s voices on TIP efforts

Andrew Schofer reiterates US mission’s commitment to supporting efforts against this ‘critical human rights issue’

Curbing activities of human traffickers who exploit Arabian Sea in Mekran for smuggling individuals to Gulf States

Suspect arrested for deceptive marriages and human trafficking scheme in Mirpur

Two Pakistanis trying to board flight on forged papers held

Many onboard Indians hail from Gujarat, says official

Another 25 people, including five minors, have stayed in France where they wish to seek asylum, authorities said

Seven districts of the division became epicentre of human trafficking in 2023

Will help swiftly transmit complaints against traffickers to police

Detained passengers cross border illegally to return to Pakistan

Suspect conned unsuspecting people promising them overseas jobs

Top court seeks reports on human smuggling and the data of out-of-school children from provincial authorities

CP&WB takes three injured children in protective custody

800 were on board ill-fated Greece ship: police report

Struggling to support her disabled son following divorce, she like many others found no alternative to human smugglers

Factors like unemployment, poor policing have contributed to the upsurge in victims

Accused was blacklisted by the FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Cell in five different cases

Interior minister says govt committed to eliminating human smuggling

Network of smugglers in Punjab, Turkey and Iran exploiting growing unemployment

Campaign kicks off with session for rickshaw drivers on human smuggling

Bonded labour, child labour and trafficking all linked, says South Punjab Housing Secretary

Pari claims that unequal power distribution between gurus and chailas causes several violations of human rights

OHCHR worried over Modi government’s lack of action to comply with provisions related to the illegal practice

Traffickers charge Rs400,000 per person for Iran and Turkey and Rs1 million for Greece

Faced with continued harsh economic conditions, Pakistanis are also among the victims of human-trafficking

Committee on interior stresses need for appointment of liaison officers in Turkey, Italy and Middle Eastern countries

Thousands fleeing poverty, unemployment and law and order problems have attempted to illegally enter Europe

British police say they believe all 39 people found dead in the back of a lorry last month were Vietnamese

Climate change is also forcing people to migrate from their ancestral lands

'The number of human trafficking victims in India has risen steadily in recent years'

According to FIA a total of 7,037 human trafficking cases were reported in Pakistan last year

UN Women, NCSW to help combat women trafficking

The funding is part of a 10-year scheme that includes training for police & judges to probe criminal networks

A child bride who escaped prostitution, only to be fooled into a sham marriage with a Chinese man

UN Women, Provincial Women Parliamentary Caucus ink accord to push pro-women laws

Chinese team visits Pakistan, holds meetings with law-enforcement officials

It all started a couple of years ago when appearance of Chinese nationals increased in Pakistan

Three Pakistani women accompanying Chinese men also taken into custody

Chinese spokesperson says Beijing wants to protect legitimate transnational marriages and combat crimes

Releases two Chinese-Pakistani couples after wives state they wish to live with Chinese husbands

Poverty and lack of opportunities forced many desperate women to pursue greener pastures