Pakistan has climbed to fifth place among countries with the highest number of illegal immigrants in Europe, according to a report released by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR). The report detailed that Pakistan was not among the top 10 countries for illegal migration to Europe in 2022 but surged to fifth place by mid-2023. During the first half of 2023, around 13,000 Pakistanis reached Europe through these routes, with 10,000 not returning. The report also revealed a 280% increase in illegal emigration from Pakistan to Europe in the first 10 months of 2022. The report recommended targeted awareness campaigns in high-migration areas, forming intelligence units at the district level, and establishing legal migration channels to counter human trafficking and illegal migration.

Source: Libya Today November 15, 2024 11:22 UTC