--- title: "Pakistan and EU discuss expanding legal migration cooperation" description: "Most outlets highlighted the agreement between Pakistan and the EU to strengthen cooperation on legal migration and border management, with a focus on expanding legal pathways for skilled Pakistani workers and professionals. Several also noted the 64 percent drop in irregular migration to Europe. In addition to these points, multiple outlets reported that President Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar each separately or collectively urged the EU to provide more legal migration opportunities. While the emphasis on leadership involvement was more prominent in some reports, the core framing of enhanced legal migration cooperation remained consistent across the coverage." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/14009-pakistan-eu-agree-to-boost-cooperation-against-illegal site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan and EU discuss expanding legal migration cooperation pakistan · updated 14 Oct 2026, 6:59 AM PKT · 13–14 Oct 2026 · 17 articles from 10 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets highlighted the agreement between Pakistan and the EU to strengthen cooperation on legal migration and border management, with a focus on expanding legal pathways for skilled Pakistani workers and professionals. Several also noted the 64 percent drop in irregular migration to Europe. In addition to these points, multiple outlets reported that President Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar each separately or collectively urged the EU to provide more legal migration opportunities. While the emphasis on leadership involvement was more prominent in some reports, the core framing of enhanced legal migration cooperation remained consistent across the coverage. ## Same story from 10 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Business Recorder** — [Dar meets EU Commissioner Brunner](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444120/dar-meets-eu-commissioner-brunner) · 14 Oct 2026, 6:59 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Islamabad Tuesday. Recalling recent engagements between Pakistan and the European Union, the DPM/FM expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in Pakistan–EU relations. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on migrati... - **Profit** — [PM Shehbaz urges EU to expand legal migration pathways for Pakistani skilled workers](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/13/pm-shehbaz-urges-eu-to-expand-legal-migration-pathways-for-pakistani-skilled-workers) · 13 Oct 2026, 11:03 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan, EU agree to strengthen cooperation on migration and border security as officials cite 64% reduction in irregular migration to Europe - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan, EU seek expanded legal migration opportu...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-eu-seek-expanded-legal-migration-opportunities-for-skilled-workers-644051/) · 13 Oct 2026, 10:47 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for greater opportunities for safe, orderly and legal migration to Europe, stressing that - **ARY News (English)** — [President urges Europe to open more legal migration opportunities for Pakistanis](https://arynews.tv/president-urges-europe-to-open-more-legal-migration-opportunities-for-pakistanis) · 13 Oct 2026, 10:39 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > According to President Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan is dedicated to carrying out the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan and places... - **Pakistan Today** — [PM, President, Dar press EU for expanded legal migration pathways for Pakistanis](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/13/pm-president-dar-press-eu-for-expanded-legal-migration-pathways-for-pakistanis) · 13 Oct 2026, 10:20 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s top leadership urged the European Union to expand legal migration pathways for Pakistani workers and professionals. PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and Ishaq Dar discussed migration cooperation, while the president cited a 64% decline in irregular migration over 18 months. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [DPM Dar, EU Commissioner discuss expanding legal migration opportunities for Pakistanis](https://www.app.com.pk/national/dpm-dar-eu-commissioner-discuss-expanding-legal-migration-opportunities-for-pakistanis/) · 13 Oct 2026, 8:23 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday discussed ways to strengthen Pakistan-European Union cooperation on migration and mobility with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner. - **24 News HD** — [President calls for expanded legal migration opportunities for Pakistani workers in Europe](https://www.24newshd.tv/13-Oct-2026/president-calls-expanded-legal-migration-opportunities-pakistani-workers-europe) · 13 Oct 2026, 8:04 PM PKT · 56% identical wording to the newest filing > President Asif Ali Zardari has called for expanding legal migration opportunities for Pakistani workers and professionals in Europe, saying skill-based mobility and structured cooperation with the European Union should accompany efforts to curb illegal migration. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan and EU agree to tackle illegal migration](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1566654/pakistan-and-eu-agree-to-tackle-illegal-migration/) · 13 Oct 2026, 4:57 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to strengthen cooperation on border security, legal migration and border management. The agreement followed talks between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and European Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the meeting, Brunner praised Pakistan’s efforts to reduce illegal migration to Europe. He noted that the country had […] - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan, EU agree to expand migration cooperation after 64 percent drop in irregular crossings](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-eu-agree-to-expand-migration-cooperation-after-64-percent-drop-in-irregular-crossings-3004004) · 13 Oct 2026, 4:25 PM PKT · 53% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Pakistan, EU agree to boost cooperation against illegal migration](https://www.dawn.com/news/2036867/pakistan-eu-agree-to-boost-cooperation-against-illegal-migration) · 13 Oct 2026, 3:18 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner on Tuesday agreed to enhance cooperation in border security, legal migration and border management. The understanding was reached during a meeting between the two in Islamabad, which was followed by delegation-level talks. Brunner appreciated Pakistan’s measures against illegal ... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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