Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasised the need for comprehensive strategies to address irregular migration, highlighting the impact of prolonged conflicts, economic instability, and climate change. Speaking at the 7th Budapest Process Ministerial Conference in Hungary on Wednesday, Naqvi said these global challenges require a concerted effort to manage migration effectively. He noted that Pakistan has implemented several legislative and administrative measures aimed at curbing irregular migration. In addition, the government is prioritising public awareness campaigns to highlight the risks associated with migrant smuggling. Naqvi further explained that Pakistan is actively working to enhance bilateral agreements and establish talent partnerships with European Union countries and other international partners. This, he said, would help diversify legal migration pathways and offer more opportunities for lawful migration. He also expressed concern over the growing anti-immigrant sentiments worldwide, which are often fuelled by populist rhetoric. He stressed the importance of combating such sentiments to ensure fair treatment of migrants and refugees. The minister’s address at the conference came amid increasing global scrutiny on migration policies, with many countries grappling with the challenges of irregular migration and its associated risks.