Illegal Migration From Pakistan to Europe Drops by 64%

Illegal migration of Pakistani nationals to Europe declined by 64% during the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to available data from Frontex.

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• Figures from the European Union's border and coast guard agency show that 1, 224 Pakistani nationals were detected attempting illegal border crossings in January and February 2025.
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• The data additionally indicates changes in the routes traditionally applied by Pakistani migrants attempting to enter Europe illegally.

Figures from the European Union's border and coast guard agency show that 1, 224 Pakistani nationals were detected attempting illegal border crossings in January and February 2025. The number dropped to around 440 during the corresponding period of 2026, representing a decline of 784 cases. Private Hajj Operators Given Three-Day Deadline.

Meanwhile, the data additionally indicates changes in the routes traditionally applied by Pakistani migrants attempting to enter Europe illegally. At one stage, detections of Pakistani nationals on the Central Mediterranean route fell by 63%.

Meanwhile, the decline comes as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has rose action against human smuggling networks and illegal migration under the direction of Director General FIA Usman Anwar. Authorities have additionally stepped up monitoring of both traditional and emerging routes being employed by human smugglers.

Meanwhile, the FIA is introducing measures to ensure that stronger immigration controls do not create unnecessary challenges for Pakistanis traveling abroad legally.

Extra Director General Immigration Nauman Siddiqui stated clear procedures had been introduced on the directions of the DG FIA to curb illegal migration while facilitating passengers traveling with genuine documents. Sindh Withdraws Ban on Using Residential Land for Commercial Employ.

Under the new procedures, passengers cannot be offloaded without justification. Immigration authorities are required to record in writing the reasons for stopping a passenger from traveling.

Notably, a prescribed form has additionally been introduced at airports to document offloading decisions. Such cases are being monitored at the supervisory level to improve accountability and prevent arbitrary action against genuine travelers.

Meanwhile, the FIA is additionally modernizing its travel document verification system to assist immigration authorities identify forged or suspicious documents and attempts at illegal travel at an early stage.

According to Siddiqui, technology-based verification and improved monitoring mechanisms are being developed to create immigration clearance more effective while ensuring smoother processing for genuine passengers. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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