Over 28,000 Pakistanis sought asylum in EU countries, with less than 12% granted refugee status.

Over 28,000 Pakistanis applied for asylum in EU countries between October 2023 and October 2024, with Italy, France, Greece, and Germany being the top destinations. Only about 12% of applicants were granted refugee status. Pakistan faces socio-economic issues like unemployment and political instability, driving emigration. The report also highlights human trafficking and violence in Pakistan, including activities by militant groups, and notes over three million Afghan refugees in Pakistan amid government repatriation efforts.

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