Interior Minister Ch Nisar orders crackdown against human traffickers

Dunya News

Passports of identified traffickers should be cancelled and their bank accounts frozen says Ch Nisar

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhary Nisar on Tuesday has ordered a crackdown against human trafficking. Speaking at a high level meeting, Nisar warned that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) should abandon traditional approaches and should adopt his mannerisms of working.

According to the details, the Minister for Interior advised that the passports of identified traffickers be cancelled and their bank accounts should be frozen. Nisar further stated that red warrants of fugitive human traffickers be obtained from Interpol and actions should be taken to ensure their arrests. Nisar further added that a report pertaining to the matter be submitted on weekly basis.

The Federal Interior Minister stated that FIA should obtain evidence against Altaf Khanani from US officials and initiate action for his arrest.

The 2008 acquittal case of Khanani and Kalia will be raised in courts.

Nisar also announced that a heavy fine should be levied against airlines bringing back deported Pakistanis without permission. Nisar also stated that they will aid immigrants in every step.