Pakistan, June 17 -- The United Kingdom has committed an additional £8 million to support joint efforts with Pakistan to combat crime and illegal migration, with the funding aimed at strengthening border and visa systems and enhancing law enforcement capabilities against people smuggling and trafficking networks.

In a statement on Tuesday, the British High Commission confirmed the commitment made by UK Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, during his visit to Islamabad.

The British High Commission said that the funding will also support the return of individuals with no right to remain in the UK and fund community?based programmes in high?risk areas to address the root causes of illegal migration....