Pakistan, April 22 -- The Federal Investigation has registered two additional cases in connection with the recent migrant boat capsize incident near the coast of Italy, bringing the total number of cases to seven.

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According to officials from the FIA's Gujranwala Zone, the cases relate to alleged human traffickers involved in sending Pakistani nationals abroad through illegal channels. The latest cases were registered at FIA police stations in Gujrat and Sialkot as investigations into the tragedy continue.

Initial reports suggested that around 20 Pakistanis were on board the ill-fated vessel. However, updated information gathered by authorities indicates that 16...