Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen joint efforts against online child harassment and human trafficking, marking a renewed phase of bilateral security coordination.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Graeme Biggar, Director General of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, senior officials from NACTA, NCCIA, the National Forensic Agency, and key representatives from Islamabad’s administration also attended the session.

Both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration on counter-terrorism, narcotics control and cross-border human trafficking. They also expressed a shared commitment to expand training programmes for officers working across law enforcement and investigation agencies.

A major focus of the meeting was the rising threat of online harassment targeting children. Pakistan and the UK agreed to enhance coordination, streamline information-sharing mechanisms, and strengthen investigative support to counter digital exploitation.

The two countries also decided to advance cooperation on prisoner exchange arrangements and reaffirmed the need to fast-track five pending Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), which are expected to formalise broader cooperation frameworks.

During the meeting, DG Graeme Biggar condemned the recent suicide attack in Islamabad and expressed condolences for the loss of life. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to fight terrorism, stating that the origins of such acts continue to trace back to a neighbouring country. He stressed that Pakistan’s sacrifices and commitment in the battle against terrorism remain unmatched.

The NCA chief also acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in countering narcotics networks and praised the country’s role in global initiatives against organised crime. Officials from both nations agreed that sustained partnership is essential to addressing evolving transnational threats.