109 illegal migrants from Pakistan died or went missing last year: International Organisation for Migration

ISLAMABAD: A total of 109 Pakista­nis were among at least 2,722 persons from the Asia-Pacific region who died or disappeared around the world last year in an attempt to cross illegally into other countries, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). This marked the second consecutive year with more than 2,700 deaths worldwide, highlighting the persistent risks faced by migrants and an urgent need to strengthen protection for people on the move, the IOM said in a statemen...

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