In 2023, the FIA established a unit within border control at Islamabad International Airport to identify crimes, including potential human trafficking cases. The FIA signed an MOU with the Greek national police on cooperation in combating crimes, including trafficking.

Jan 17, 2025 · Five arrested in Islamabad for human trafficking linked to Umrah visas. The suspects planned to travel from Saudi Arabia to Libya and then attempt a sea journey to Italy.

6 days ago · Islamabad:The Federal Investigation Agency , in collaboration with Interpol, has intensified its operations against human trafficking networks exploiting illegal ocean routes to smuggle individuals...

Jan 12, 2025 · Islamabad : The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two suspects involved in human trafficking and visa fraud as part of a nationwide crackdown under the directives of Director General FIA Ahmad Ishaq Jahangir.

Jan 17, 2025 · Islamabad: The Federal Investigation Agency has ramped up its nationwide campaign against human trafficking networks, unveiling significant progress in its latest report. The crackdown targets ...

5 days ago · ISLAMABAD - Taking strong exception to the rise of human smuggling incidents, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a special task force to eliminate the groups involved in human trafficking in Pakistan.. The Prime Minister will himself lead the Task Force.Chairing a weekly meeting here yesterday regarding steps to curb human trafficking in the country, the prime minister expressed his ...

Jan 17, 2025 · The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Islamabad Zone claimed on Friday to have arrested three accused involved in a fake visa scandal and human trafficking.

Jan 22, 2025 · Recent investigations have uncovered widespread fraud, with purported human traffickers taking large sums of money from individuals hoping to migrate to Europe or the Middle East, before...

3 days ago · ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Jan, 2025) In a decisive move against human trafficking, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has dismissed 13 officials and arrested multiple suspects involved in visa fraud and illegal immigration schemes.. The crackdown follows directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing accountability and reform within the agency.

3 days ago · Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to further strengthen legal framework to combat human trafficking. Chairing the first meeting of the task force formed to curb human trafficking, in Islamabad on Monday, he asked the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Law and Justice to cooperate in enhancing the legal framework.