Islamabad: The National Assembly was informed today that over four hundred human smugglers have been arrested. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar told the house during question hour that the properties of these human smugglers have been seized and their bank accounts frozen. He said the government has taken strict notice of human smuggling, emphasizing that the human traffickers will not find any place to hide and will receive strict punishment.

According to Radio Pakistan, legislation has also been enacted to make human trafficking a non-bailable offense. An anti-human trafficking cell has been activated and an awareness campaign has been launched. The Minister expressed a firm commitment to eradicate this issue. In response to a question, the Information Minister stated that a Safari Park is planned to be constructed in Islamabad at a cost of ten billion rupees, with the project currently in the planning phase.

Additionally, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar laid before the house The Civil Servants Amendment Bill, 2025. The National Assembly passed The Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Amendment Bill, 2025, The Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants Amendment Bill, 2025, and the Emigration Amendment Bill, 2025. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, who introduced these bills, stated that the sentences and fines have been increased to combat human trafficking effectively.

Other bills passed by the house today included The Civil Courts Amendment Bill, 2024, and the Pakistan Coast Guards Amendment Bill, 2024.