The UK government is reportedly close to finalizing a migration pact with Iraq aimed at fast-tracking the deportation of failed asylum seekers, particularly targeting the rising number of Kurdish youths fleeing economic hardship in the Kurdistan Region. Local NGOs have highlighted increasing joblessness, economic crisis, and political uncertainty as key drivers behind this illegal migration trend. Concurrently, the UK has lifted its ban on direct flights from Pakistan, enabling the potential deportation of two ringleaders involved in the Rochdale grooming gang scandal. This move has been framed by some UK officials and commentators as a necessary step to enforce accountability for those convicted of serious crimes, including grooming gang offenses. The lifting of the Pakistan International Airlines ban and the pending deportation deal with Iraq reflect the UK government’s broader efforts to address migration and public safety concerns.