ISLAMABAD: The Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Interior disclosed that 21,647 Pakistanis are presently detained across 61 countries.
The Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Interior notified the Senate Standing Committee, on Human Rights that in a neighbouring nation passports were allegedly issued without authorization suggesting corruption and vulnerabilities, within Pakistan’s own framework.
Chairperson Samina Mumtaz conveyed worry about the growing risk of human trafficking. She emphasized that because of public information numerous people do not realize the perils of going abroad via unlawful means. Mumtaz also condemned the absence of banners at airports and noted that trafficking rings function within the country enticing young people with deceptive guarantees and engaging them in offenses, like counterfeit degrees, bogus courses and drug trafficking.
She requested a report, on the current count of Pakistanis held in Iranian prisons and the government’s public awareness initiatives after the harsh rulings handed down there.
The Secretary of the Ministry of Interior pointed out that months ago many Pakistanis along with certain Afghan nationals claiming Pakistani identities were sent back from Saudi Arabia. He further mentioned that digital profiles, for 180 to 200 million citizens, have been created, enabling immediate identity confirmation.
Most Pakistanis held overseas are implicated in violations like visa overstays, identity theft or financial scams whereas serious offenses such, as homicide, terrorism or organized criminal activities include only a small number of Pakistani citizens.
Facing an increase in smuggling incidents, the Prime Minister ordered trips to multiple nations. The secretary disclosed that structured smuggling rings have been identified in Punjab districts such, as Gujrat, Wazirabad, Sheikhupura and Lahore with agents functioning in Dubai and other Middle Eastern countries.
According to the briefing, smugglers charge innocent youths 43 to 50 lakh rupees under the pretext of sending them to Europe and then subject them to dangerous and illegal routes. Many are forced into labor for 6 to 8 months under inhumane conditions, creating a serious and alarming situation for the country.
