Karachi: Detained individuals transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle, say immigration officials. At Karachi Airport, 30 people were offloaded on suspicion of human trafficking.
According to reports, 30 individuals were removed from flights at Karachi Airport in a single day over suspicions of human trafficking.
Officials stated that most of those offloaded were about to fall victim to human trafficking.
Immigration authorities confirmed that the detained individuals have been transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle.
5 Dead, Several Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Near Greece
A boat carrying migrants sank off the southern coast of Greece, leaving 5 dead and many missing, according to international news agencies.
On Saturday, a migrant boat sank near a southern Greek island. The Greek Coast Guard reported that 5 people lost their lives, 40 are missing, while 39 have been rescued.
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Reports suggest that the boat mainly carried Pakistani passengers. Rescue operations to find the missing passengers are ongoing.
Interior Minister Expresses Condolences and Orders Investigation
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of Pakistanis attempting to enter Europe illegally.
The minister ordered an investigation and formed a committee headed by the Additional Secretary of the Interior to investigate the incident. The committee has been directed to submit a report within five days.
Mohsin Naqvi stated that human trafficking is a crime and that this mafia has destroyed numerous families. He directed the FIA to conduct nationwide operations against human trafficking networks.
Proposed Measures Against Human Trafficking Networks
Those involved in human trafficking may face restrictions on access to all social media networks, financial transactions, and associations with certain individuals. Interim Serious Crime Prevention Orders will be applied against suspects.
Additionally, the government plans to present proposed legislation in Parliament within the coming weeks to enforce these measures.
The British government has decided to take strict action against those involved in human trafficking.
According to international news agencies, individuals suspected of involvement in human trafficking will be barred from traveling, using mobile phones, and accessing laptops.
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