ISLAMABAD: Three Pakistani young men have fallen victim to honey trap in Thailand. A disturbing case of human trafficking has emerged involving three young men from Sahiwal. They were lured to Thailand and then taken to Myanmar by kidnappers, according to their families. An Indian lady is involved in the honey trap, according to sources.
The victims — Usman Amin, Muhammad Ahmed, and Tajamul Shahzad — left Lahore for Bangkok on May 26 aboard Thai Airways Flight TG 346. Family members revealed that one of the men had been in frequent contact with a woman, believed to be of Indian origin, through phone calls prior to their departure.
Relatives suspect the interaction may have been part of a “honey trap,” claiming the woman had even sent the airline tickets to the victims via her mobile phone. After landing in Thailand, the trio was allegedly taken across the border into Myanmar under suspicious circumstances.
In a chilling turn of events, the families received a phone call from the alleged abductors, who confirmed the kidnapping and demanded a ransom of Rs10 million for the victims’ safe return.
Though unverified, reports suggest the abduction may have been linked to a human trafficking network exploiting social and romantic pretexts to lure individuals abroad.
Trump is set to visit Pakistan this year
As part of his itinerary, Trump is scheduled to visit both Pakistan and India, aligning with regional engagements including the upcoming Quad leaders’ summit in New Delhi. While his visit to India appears confirmed, a brief stopover in Pakistan—either en route or on his return—is being considered, though official confirmation is still awaited from both capitals.
In remarks following his recent meeting with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at the White House, Trump underscored Pakistan’s critical role in regional peace, particularly in the context of growing tensions between Iran and Israel.
“Pakistan knows Iran better than we do,” Trump said, confirming that the Iran-Israel situation was a key topic of discussion during his talks with General Munir. “They’re a key player in ensuring regional stability.”
The meeting—a rare one-on-one engagement between a US president and a Pakistani military leader—was held in the White House Cabinet Room, followed by a luncheon hosted in General Munir’s honour.
A White House spokesperson stated that the luncheon was arranged to recognize Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace, especially in light of recent flare-ups with India. “It’s an honour to meet Field Marshal Asim Munir. I thanked him for not letting things spiral into war,” Trump said, referring to Pakistan’s role in de-escalating cross-border tensions.
