Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association (POEPA) has recently voiced its serious concerns regarding the alarming issue of human smuggling and the employment of illegal means to leave the country.
Adnan Paracha, the spokesperson for POEPA, shared these concerns during a national television interview. The association’s primary aim is to protect individuals seeking overseas employment and to create awareness about the risks involved in illegal migration and human smuggling networks.
Adnan Paracha expressed his deep grief and worry over the tragic incident involving a ship near Greece, which resulted in the loss of precious Pakistani lives. This unfortunate event has prompted POEPA to raise their concerns and appeal to the public to be cautious when dealing with fraudulent agents who operate without approved licenses. These unauthorized agents exploit people by taking money from them and facilitating their illegal migration.
Paracha emphasized that individuals can pursue legitimate job opportunities abroad by utilizing the services of authorized agents and organizations operating within the government-approved framework. He stressed that it is possible to secure overseas employment without falling victim to scams, by opting for authorized channels and paying reasonable fees.
Moreover, Paracha highlighted that the recent incident not only caused immense sorrow but also exposed the significant risks associated with illegal migration and human smuggling networks. POEPA aims to raise awareness among the public and shield them from such perilous elements.
During this period of tragedy, Paracha expressed POEPA’s solidarity with the affected families. It is their responsibility to support these families and raise awareness within the public, ensuring their protection from similar incidents in the future.
Paracha urged individuals aspiring to work abroad to contact the members of POEPA for legitimate overseas employment and travel services. The association provides complete legal assistance and guidance, ensuring a safe and secure process.
For the past 35 years, the Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association has actively worked towards promoting awareness, knowledge, and protection for individuals seeking overseas employment. Those interested can obtain further information and verify employment opportunities through the official website of the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment at www.beoe.gov.pk. Additionally, the official website of Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association, at https://poepa.com.pk/, provides access to employment and licensed OEP verification information.
The concerns expressed by the Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association shed light on the grave issue of human smuggling and illegal means of leaving the country. It serves as a call to action for individuals to be cautious and utilize authorized channels when seeking overseas employment. POEPA remains committed to its mission of promoting awareness, knowledge, and protection among the public, and stands in solidarity with the affected families during this tragic time.
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