ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the practice of human trafficking as a heinous crime, emphasizing that it must be stopped at all costs. The Prime Minister’s remarks come in the wake of a recent tragedy involving Pakistani nationals near a Greek island, where several lives were lost as a result of human trafficking.

The Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths and directed immediate action to investigate the incident. He called for a thorough inquiry into the human trafficking network that was responsible, ordering Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to expedite the process and submit a detailed report on the matter.

A Devastating Crime That Must Be Eradicated

Prime Minister Sharif highlighted the devastating impact of human trafficking, which claims countless lives and ruins families every year. He pointed out that human traffickers operate as ruthless mafias, exploiting vulnerable individuals by luring them with false promises of a better life abroad, only to extract large sums of money while subjecting their victims to severe abuse and dangerous conditions.

He stressed that the government must take strict action against such criminals, emphasizing the importance of imposing heavy punishments to deter human traffickers.

Urgent Measures to Prevent Further Tragedies

Sharif’s call for concrete action includes a commitment to strengthen laws and improve monitoring systems to prevent such incidents in the future. He underscored the need to dismantle trafficking rings and ensure that justice is served to those responsible for the exploitation of innocent individuals.

The Prime Minister also urged all relevant authorities to work together to combat human trafficking, including law enforcement agencies, international partners, and civil society groups. The government, he emphasized, is fully committed to protecting its citizens from such exploitation.

A National Outcry for Justice

The tragic deaths near Greece have sparked national outrage, with many citizens and organizations demanding stronger anti-trafficking laws and the prosecution of those involved. The government’s swift response has been widely praised, though experts insist that a long-term strategy is needed to tackle the root causes of human trafficking and protect vulnerable people from falling into the hands of traffickers.

With Prime Minister Sharif’s commitment to stringent action, Pakistan is taking steps to prevent further human trafficking tragedies and ensure justice for the victims and their families.