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Karachi's Child Kidnapping Crisis: Rising Abductions Amid Economic Strain

10/13/2025

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Story summary

Karachi faces a severe child kidnapping crisis marked by abductions and the killing of seven-year-old Mohammad Sarim.
Criminal groups exploit children, taking many for ransom or trafficking them for labor and sex.
Economic hardship worsens the issue as families struggle to supervise their children, while law enforcement responses are inadequate.
Texas authorities rescued over 30 missing children during Operation Lightning Bug, showing effective collaboration against trafficking.

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Story summary

Karachi faces a severe child kidnapping crisis marked by abductions and the killing of seven-year-old Mohammad Sarim.
Criminal groups exploit children, taking many for ransom or trafficking them for labor and sex.
Economic hardship worsens the issue as families struggle to supervise their children, while law enforcement responses are inadequate.
Texas authorities rescued over 30 missing children during Operation Lightning Bug, showing effective collaboration against trafficking.