NEW YORK: The United State has honoured a Pakistani officer, Zaheer Ahmed, with a prestigious in recognition of his tireless efforts to curb human trafficking.
Zaheer Ahmed, a Deputy Inspector General in Pakistan’s Police Service, was selected from a global list of prominent law enforcers and activists who played key roles in suppressing human trafficking in 2023. He previously served as director of the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Smuggling Unit.
The State Department said Mr Ahmed was “instrumental in increasing Pakistan’s efforts to combat human trafficking during his time as director of this unit”.
Mr. Ahmed significantly improved coordination and cooperation between law enforcement and civil society organizations, which enhanced understanding and support for trafficking victims. Ahmed was also instrumental in developing data collection mechanisms and analysis of trafficking in persons data from all stakeholders.
Today I presented the 2023 TIP Report Hero award to eight individuals who exemplify exceptional efforts to #EndHumanTrafficking. Thank you for your courage and commitment to this work. Read more about the heroes in @JTIP_State’s 2023 #TIPReport on https://t.co/0odi0ZeoGP. pic.twitter.com/YFWOYKtU6c
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) June 15, 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken presented the awards to Zaheer Ahmed and others at a ceremony.
