In a horrible Human Trafficking Case in Pakistan young woman was lured on the pretext of marriage and was sold to a Chinese national!

In a case that has sparked public outrage, a young Pakistani woman from a precarious background was induced into a fake marriage and then sold to a Chinese national for Rs 1.7 million. This incident of Human Trafficking highlights that trafficking in Pakistan continues to prey on women with little social protection and no family support.

Having lost her parents and facing a life of instability, a local woman approached the survivor, talking about a “better future” through marriage. Trusting the pitch, she agreed, not realizing she was stepping into a calculated trap designed to exploit her.

Suspicious visits reveal grim reality

It was after relocating to Islamabad that the woman began noticing strange activity around the home where she had been kept with the man she believed was her husband. Frequent visits by other men raised alarms that she wasn’t married at all, but handed over to a trafficking network.

When she asked for money to cover medical check-ups relating to her pregnancy, she was allegedly told that she had been “bought,” not married, destroying any residual belief that a valid relationship existed.

Pregnant and unprotected

Her pregnancy adds another layer of tragedy. In addition to trafficking, she now faces pregnancy without stability, proper health support, or safety assurances. Human rights advocates fear her case reflects a broader pattern of exploitation in which foreign nationals, abetted by local intermediaries, are targeting vulnerable Pakistani women.

Police pursue leads while suspects remain at large

The police in Rawalpindi have launched an investigation, but the two prime suspects are at large: the Chinese national who purchased her and the Pakistani middleman. The authorities have been racing to find them, although there is skepticism about how fast and efficient the reaction has been.

Human rights groups call for swift, decisive action, emphasizing protection gaps for at-risk women and a culture of impunity that traffickers often depend on because of weak oversight and accountability.

A call to protect Pakistan’s vulnerable communities

This is a very disquieting incident that acts as a grim reminder for communities all over Pakistan; fake marriage schemes are often used to disguise trafficking, especially foreign buyers seeking access to impoverished women.

Advocates are pushing for:

• Stronger regulation on cross-cultural marriages
• Awareness campaigns targeted at risk groups
• Faster legal action against intermediaries and trafficking rings
• Comprehensive survivor support, including safe housing and health care
• Community vigilance is essential. Local agents can exploit financial desperation, emotional vulnerability, and lack of family support, making young women easy targets.

As investigations continue, this tragic story reveals the invisible risks that poor women face in Pakistan. The promise of love and security must not be made a gate to exploitation. Until stronger protections exist, more people are at risk of falling into similar traps.

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