--- title: "Pakistan reports 64% drop in illegal migration to Europe" description: "Most outlets highlighted the 64% reduction in illegal migration from Pakistan to Europe, as stated by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and noted the government’s collaboration with ICMPD and Frontex to strengthen border controls and combat human trafficking. While BOL News and Pakistan Today emphasized the partnership with international agencies and the goal of eliminating illegal migration, others like the Daily Times and APP focused more on Naqvi’s statements and the government’s commitment to further measures." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8990-illegal-immigration-from-pakistan-to-europe-dropped-by-64 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan reports 64% drop in illegal migration to Europe pakistan · updated 18 Sep 2026, 8:03 AM PKT · 17–18 Sep 2026 · 8 articles from 7 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 7 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets highlighted the 64% reduction in illegal migration from Pakistan to Europe, as stated by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and noted the government’s collaboration with ICMPD and Frontex to strengthen border controls and combat human trafficking. While BOL News and Pakistan Today emphasized the partnership with international agencies and the goal of eliminating illegal migration, others like the Daily Times and APP focused more on Naqvi’s statements and the government’s commitment to further measures. ## Same story from 7 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Dawn** — [Illegal migration to Europe fell 64pc: Naqvi](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030747/illegal-migration-to-europe-fell-64pc-naqvi) · 18 Sep 2026, 8:03 AM PKT > • Minister says challenging task achieved despite limited resources• Global organisations praise Pakistan’s measures to curb illegal migration ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded a 64 per cent decline in illegal migration to Europe, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday, calling it a challenging task achieved despite limited resources. The minister was speaking during separate meetings w... - **Business Recorder** — [Naqvi says illegal immigration to Europe has declined by 64pc](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440045/naqvi-says-illegal-immigration-to-europe-has-declined-by-64pc) · 18 Sep 2026, 5:06 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Despite limited resources, illegal immigration from Pakistan to Europe has declined by 64 percent, said Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday. The minister said this during separate meetings with Director General (DG) of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Susanne Raab, and Executive Director of the European Union’s Border and Coast Guard Agency (Fr... - **Daily Times** — [Naqvi highlights 64% drop in illegal migration from Pakistan to Europe](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1554529/naqvi-highlights-64-drop-in-illegal-migration-from-pakistan-to-europe/) · 18 Sep 2026, 1:56 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan has achieved a 64 percent reduction in illegal migration towards Europe and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to further strengthening measures against human smuggling and unlawful migration. He made these remarks during separate meetings with Director General of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Susanne R... - **Pakistan Today** — [‘100pc eyed’: Pakistan cuts illegal migration to Europe by 64pc: Naqvi](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/17/100pc-eyed-pakistan-cuts-illegal-migration-to-europe-by-64pc-naqvi) · 17 Sep 2026, 11:13 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has achieved a 64pc reduction in illegal migration towards Europe, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says, setting a target to eliminate it completely while calling for legal migration pathways and announcing advanced surveillance cameras at 500 immigration counters across airports. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Naqvi highlights 64% drop in illegal migration from Pakistan to Europe, expands cooperation with EU agencies](https://www.app.com.pk/national/naqvi-highlights-64-drop-in-illegal-migration-from-pakistan-to-europe-expands-cooperation-with-eu-agencies/) · 17 Sep 2026, 4:02 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan has achieved a 64 percent reduction in illegal migration towards Europe and reaffirmed the government's commitment to further strengthening measures against human smuggling and unlawful migration. - **24 News HD** — [Illegal immigration from Pakistan to Europe dropped by 64%: Naqvi](https://www.24newshd.tv/17-Sep-2026/illegal-immigration-pakistan-europe-dropped-64-percent-naqvi) · 17 Sep 2026, 2:35 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the European Union's Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) have commended Pakistan's effective measures to curb illegal immigration, in meetings with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **BOL News** — [Pakistan reports 64% drop in illegal migration to Europe](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-reports-64-drop-in-illegal-migration-to-europe) · 17 Sep 2026, 12:55 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan sees a 64% drop in illegal migration to Europe. 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