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Dunki 2.0 goes Crypto: hawala in Pakistan's $300 million smuggling machine
Pakistan's human smuggling industry, valued at 80 billion rupees, leverages social media, hawala, and cryptocurrency to facilitate illegal migration. A 17-year-old from Kharian, Punjab, exemplifies the trend, seeking to join relatives abroad despite risks, fueled by Spain's 2026 regularization program and online recruitment.
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