Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to further strengthen the legal framework to combat human trafficking. Chairing the first meeting of the task force formed to curb human trafficking, he asked the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Law and Justice to cooperate in enhancing the legal framework.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to expedite the implementation of the Federal Prosecution Act 2023. Additionally, he instructed the Federal Investigation Agency to provide the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with information gathered during investigations to facilitate the swift extradition of human traffickers.
He reiterated that the complete eradication of human trafficking can only be achieved through the collective efforts and cooperation of all institutions. The Prime Minister also ordered the issuance of red warrants for the human trafficking offenders.
Regarding the tragic incident of a boat sinking in Morocco, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that twenty-seven human traffickers have been identified, and five have been arrested.