Nearly 170 Pakistanis were deported from various countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman, within 48 hours due to immigration violations. Of these, 24 individuals were taken into custody upon landing in Karachi. Authorities also uncovered a human trafficking network at Karachi Airport, highlighting a growing concern.
Saudi Arabia and UAE Deportations
In the UAE, 39 individuals were expelled after serving jail sentences for illegal activities. These deportees faced charges ranging from financial offences to immigration violations.
Deportations from Other Countries
Mauritania deported five individuals for human smuggling. Other deportations included three from Oman, nine from Iraq, four from Indonesia, and one each from Thailand, Tanzania, Cyprus, and the United Kingdom. Qatar deported two individuals for insufficient travel funds.
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Flight Offloading Due to Travel Violations
Authorities offloaded 59 passengers from flights to 21 countries, including the UK, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, and Malawi, due to visa issues and insufficient documentation.
Among those offloaded were 21 Umrah pilgrims denied boarding due to inadequate hotel bookings and travel funds.
Human Trafficking Network Uncovered
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) at Karachi Airport intercepted four women traveling on Umrah visas, suspecting they were victims of human trafficking for forced labor in Saudi Arabia. The women had previously traveled to Saudi Arabia under suspicious circumstances, raising red flags for the authorities.
Investigators identified a woman named Aasia as the facilitator behind the travel arrangements. Aasia, a former Punjab Police employee, financed the travel costs for all four women. A Saudi-based agent, Waseem Gujar, had coordinated their stay and expenses abroad.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are now gathering additional information on the suspected human trafficking network. The case has prompted stricter monitoring of travel activities to combat trafficking and immigration violations.
The recent deportations and trafficking concerns underscore the need for increased vigilance at borders and airports to protect vulnerable travelers and enforce immigration laws effectively.
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