Abstract
A complex interplay of socioeconomic factors, including poverty, gender inequality, and lack of education, fuels human trafficking in Pakistan. Vulnerable populations, especially women and children, are targeted by traffickers who exploit their desperation for a better life. The effects are devastating, encompassing physical and psychological trauma, loss of freedom, and perpetual cycles of exploitation. Pakistan’s porous borders and insufficient law enforcement contribute to the problem, allowing traffickers to operate with impunity. Additionally, cultural norms and societal stigma often hinder reporting and prosecution.Addressing thisissue requires a multifaceted approach involving legal reforms, economic empowerment, and awareness campaigns to dismantle the root causes and support survivors. The battle against human trafficking demands international collaboration, stringent law enforcement, and sustained efforts to dismantle the networks profiting from human misery