Key Takeaways
- Forty Pakistanis were deported from Greece and sent to Islamabad.
- The deportees entered Greece illegally through Libya and were detained.
- Authorities urge citizens to obtain travel documents legally.
Forty Pakistani nationals who had entered Greece illegally were recently deported and sent to Islamabad on a special flight, according to official statements.
The deportees, hailing from Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, and Sialkot districts, as well as one from Islamabad, were part of a group that had illegally crossed into Greece through Libya.
Upon arrival at New Islamabad International Airport, immigration officials reviewed each deportee’s case individually, highlighting the strict scrutiny of travel documents.
Officials stated that most of the deportees had initially travelled legally from Pakistan by air routes, but later attempted to enter Europe illegally, where they were arrested.
The deportees will now face investigations by the FIA’s anti-human trafficking cells in their respective regions, with the aim of identifying facilitators and taking legal action.
Authorities have urged citizens to obtain travel documents only through legal and authentic channels for overseas travel, emphasizing the importance of following proper procedures.
Checks at the country’s airports remain strict, and FIA pre-verification counters have been set up at Islamabad Airport and other airports, allowing passengers to verify their travel documents before departure.
The incident underscores the ongoing efforts by Pakistani authorities to prevent illegal immigration and ensure the safety and legal rights of its citizens.
