Government Takes Action on Greece Ship Accident

Assurance from Minister for Interior

In the aftermath of the Greece ship accident that claimed the lives of hundreds of people, Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan has assured the public that the government is committed to taking strict action.

Investigation Committee Begins Inquiry

A committee has been formed under the order of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and it has already begun its inquiry into the incident. The committee’s primary objective is to determine the facts surrounding the tragedy and identify any shortcomings in Pakistan’s legal mechanisms that have endangered lives due to human trafficking.

Objective of Investigation

The investigation committee will present its report within a week and hold accountable those responsible for negligence. It will also analyse previous incidents of a similar nature, and appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with the existing legal framework.

Importance of International Coordination

The minister emphasized the importance of international coordination to prevent, control, and punish human smuggling in the future.

Review of Legislation

In addition to the investigation, the government will conduct a comprehensive review of both short-term and long-term legislation to address this issue effectively. Penalties will be prescribed for individuals found responsible for such incidents, and new laws will be developed to combat human trafficking.

Tragic Loss of Life

The Greece ship accident claimed the lives of hundreds of people, including 298 Pakistanis, 135 of whom were from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Up to 750 men, women and children from Syria, Egypt, Palestine and Pakistan were on board the overcrowded steel fishing trawler trying to reach Europe.