Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry during a high-level meeting of the Global Alliance Against Migrant Smuggling in Vienna, Austria, July 4, 2026. PHOTO: RADIOPAK
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Saturday said Pakistan’s successful strategy against illegal immigration has become a model for the international community. Radio Pakistan reported.
Attending a high-level meeting of the Global Alliance Against Migrant Smuggling in Vienna, Austria, Chaudhry said illegal migration was not just a cross-border problem but a global challenge that required a coordinated international response.
The minister stressed that promoting safe, orderly and legal migration remains essential to effectively combat illegal migration.
Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) lauded Pakistan’s effective measures against illegal immigration as participants of the Global Alliance meeting commended the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for its efforts in combating illegal immigration.
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Last month, a 47% drop in illegal immigration attempts by Pakistanis to Europe over the previous year was reported. Furthermore, it was revealed that during the year 2025, the FIA arrested approximately 1,770 human smugglers and increased its field interceptions from 628 to 2,662.
The EU had officially recognized Pakistan’s structural response as “exemplary”, pledging more bilateral funds to expand regional interception protocols.
Thousands of Pakistani citizens each year fall prey to organized criminal networks operating dangerous and unauthorized international land and sea routes, motivated by the search for better economic opportunities.
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Popularly known as the “Dunki” route, this journey promises a rapid gateway to Europe, but regularly results in betrayal, financial failure, captivity and catastrophic loss of life.
Aware of the seriousness of transnational organized crime, the FIA has launched extensive institutional reforms. Supported by the National Action Plan to Combat Smuggling of Migrants (2026-2030), the State has fortified its borders and exit points.
The FIA has also introduced AI-based second-line screening and biometric profiling systems at major domestic airports, leading to the evacuation of nearly 40,000 suspected travelers in 2025 alone.
