PM Sharif emphasized the government's commitment to bringing human trafficking perpetrators to justice in a meeting.
A tragic incident involving migrants attempting to reach Spain from West Africa may have claimed the lives of up to 50 people, including 44 Pakistanis, according to the migrant rights group Walking Borders.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday formed a special task force, led by himself, to combat human trafficking gangs operating in the country.“We will bring the perpetrators involved
In a tragic incident, a boat carrying 80 migrants attempting to reach Spain capsized near Morocco. Over 40 Pakistanis who were in the boat were reportedly among the dead, PTI reported quoting Pakistani authorities.
A boat with 80 migrants, including 66 Pakistanis, capsized near Morocco en route to Spain, resulting in up to 50 drownings. Moroccan authorities rescued 36 survivors. The Pakistani foreign office and embassy in Morocco are assisting.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief over the death of Pakistani nationals in a boat accident during its journey from West Africa to Spain. In their separate condolence messages today, they commiserated with the bereaved families and prayed for higher status in heaven for the departed souls.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Pakistani nationals in a boat accident during its journey from West Africa to Spain.
GUJRAT: A high-ranking government team visiting Morocco to probe the deaths of 44 Pakistani illegal immigrants traveling to Spain from Mauritania in a boat, is expected to return to Islamabad by Thursday (today).
Over 40 Pakistanis feared dead in migrant boat tragedy near Morocco, sparking calls for action against human smuggling.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday expressed grief over the accident of a boat sailing from West Africa to Spain. He prayed for
Shehbaz Sharif on Friday formed a Special Task Force with himself as head to combat human trafficking syndicates operating
The tragedy comes just a day after a similar incident near Morocco killed at least 50 people, including several Pakistanis.