ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday directed the authorities concerned to finalise a draft for agreement with Italy to curb human trafficking.

An understanding in this regard was reached between Italian ambassador Marilina Armellin and the interior minister at a meeting.

The two sides agreed to adopt a common policy to stop illegal entry of Pakistanis to Italy. Besides, the meeting also discussed a proposal to give sister city status to Milan and Islamabad.

The minister told the Italian ambassador that a crackdown was under way against human traffickers.

Published in Dawn, May 11th, 2024