xt-align: justify;">ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (APP):In a significant move to combat human trafficking in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa, met with Director Anti-Human Smuggling Wing Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Saqib Sultan Mehmood, to strategize efforts against Trafficking in Persons (TIP).
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xt-align: justify;">This high-level meeting, attended by officials from ICT departments, aimed at establishing clear targets and action plans to address the pressing issue.
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xt-align: justify;">A primary focus of the discussion centered on findings from the 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released by the U.S. Department of State.
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xt-align: justify;">During the briefing, the FIA Director highlighted the urgency of decisive action to prevent Pakistan from being placed on the TIP Watch List.
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xt-align: justify;">He stressed that proactive measures are essential to uphold Pakistan’s reputation and international standing on human rights issues.
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xt-align: justify;">Commissioner Randhawa emphasized the commitment of Islamabad’s authorities to tackle all forms of human trafficking, including forced begging and bonded labour.
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xt-align: justify;">He issued directives for the immediate convening of the District Vigilance Committee for ICT, tasked with implementing key recommendations from the TIP report.
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xt-align: justify;">Furthermore, he instructed ICT departments to improve data collection and coordination with the FIA’s Anti-Human Smuggling Wing on cases of trafficking, particularly those involving sexual exploitation, forced and bonded labour, and forced begging.
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xt-align: justify;">The meeting underscored the necessity of training and capacity building for relevant departments, as well as conducting public awareness campaigns to educate citizens on TIP issues.
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xt-align: justify;">Officials stressed the importance of coordinated stakeholder efforts to ensure thorough investigation, prosecution, and conviction of traffickers.
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xt-align: justify;">Comprehensive data collection, including case registrations, prosecutions, and convictions, as well as details on victim referrals to social services, will play a crucial role in the ongoing fight against trafficking.
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xt-align: justify;">The session concluded with a collective resolve to strengthen efforts to prevent trafficking and provide justice for victims, focusing on the three pillars of prosecution, protection, and prevention.
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