Pakistan’s Ranking in US Human Trafficking Report Shows Improvement
Published on: March 1, 2024.
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Pakistan’s Progress in Combating Human Trafficking Recognized at International Conference
Pakistan has made significant strides in combating human trafficking, as acknowledged by the annual ‘Trafficking in Persons (TIP)’ reports of the US State Department over the past two years. Despite being placed on the Tier-II watch list, this achievement was highlighted at an international conference focused on addressing human trafficking.
The conference, organized by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), aimed to raise awareness about this critical issue, with a special focus on the most vulnerable members of society.
Ahmad Ishaque Jehangir, the director general of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), emphasized that human trafficking knows no boundaries and affects individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. He highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to international protocols and collaboration with other nations. “Our approach is to remain vigilant and adaptive to stay ahead of traffickers, leveraging innovation and technology to ensure the safety of citizens,” he stated.
SSDO Executive Director Syed Kausar Abbas highlighted the organization’s collaboration with the FIA, provincial police, and other line departments to enhance coordination among stakeholders in combating Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) in Pakistan.
“Despite consistently being placed on the Tier II Watch List in the US Department of State’s annual TIP reports since 2015, Pakistan’s ranking has significantly improved in the 2022 and 2023 reports,” Abbas announced during the conference.
The conference featured various sessions, including discussions on amplifying women’s voices in TIP efforts, the role of citizens in combating human trafficking, and strengthening the legal framework to combat TIP. Participants actively shared progress, challenges, lessons learned, and future strategies.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Ehsan Sadiq, the Director General of the National Police Bureau, emphasized the importance of improving the implementation of the legal framework on TIP. He noted that it would help the government fulfill its international commitments and protocols on TIP.
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