ISLAMABAD, May 15 :Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to enhance their cooperation to tackle illegal immigration, online child harassment, and other serious crimes.
\nThe commitment was reaffirmed during a high-level meeting in Islamabad, chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where officials from both countries reviewed progress under the UK-Pakistan Serious Crime and Law Enforcement Programme (UPSCALE).<\/p>\n
The meeting focused on reviewing progress under the UK-Pakistan Serious Crime and Law Enforcement Programme (UPSCALE).<\/p>\n
Officials from UPSCALE, including Neil Fowler, Ken Daines, Habib Gul, and Fizza Waheed, participated in the session along with senior officers from Pakistan\u2019s Ministry of Interior and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The participants reviewed actions taken to address key issues such as illegal immigration, online child harassment, mutual legal assistance, extradition, criminal record sharing, illegal funding, and anti-narcotics measures.
\nInterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the need for stronger coordination and joint actions to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking. \u201cIllegal immigration is a top priority, and coordinated efforts must be made to prevent it,\u201d he said.
\nThe minister also stressed the importance of dealing firmly with online child harassment. \u201cImmediate and strict action must be taken in such cases, and all available resources will be used to protect children online,\u201d Naqvi stated.
\nTo tighten border control, Minister Naqvi announced that deported individuals involved in illegal migration would now be included in the passport control list for five years. The proposal to add sex offenders to this list is also under consideration.
\nAcknowledging the UK\u2019s support, Naqvi welcomed continued collaboration. \u201cMutual cooperation is essential to combat illegal immigration. We value British assistance in this regard,\u201d he noted. He also highlighted improvements made in mutual legal assistance rules between the two countries, which have led to more effective outcomes.
\nThe meeting was briefed on the progress of the UPSCALE programme, including the operational status of a dedicated delivery unit and the establishment of Pakistan\u2019s first sex offender registry.
\nNaqvi pointed out that the Anti-Narcotics Force\u2019s capabilities have significantly improved under the programme and stressed the need to maintain the UPSCALE initiative on a long-term basis.
\nThe meeting concluded with a decision to conduct monthly progress reviews of the programme to ensure consistent advancement in combating organized crime and strengthening law enforcement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, May 15 :Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to enhance their cooperation to tackle illegal immigration, online child harassment, and other serious crimes. The commitment was reaffirmed during a high-level meeting in Islamabad, chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where officials from […]<\/p>\n
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