Caretaker Punjab Information Minister Amir Mir said on Friday that the illegal immigrants will have to leave the country until October 31.
Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Mir said: "Strict action will be taken against the illegal immigrants from November 1. Every country in the world deports illegal immigrants.’’
‘’Even in Pakistan, the international laws have been applicable. In the first phase, action will be taken against those who have no documents,” said Amir Mir.
Illegal foreigners residing in Pakistan are continuing their exodus from the country as the government's October 31 deadline approaches.
Thousands of Afghans are returning to their homeland through the Torkham and Chaman borders daily. The process has been highly efficient, with a significant departure recorded on October 26 when a total of 4,709 Afghan citizens left for their country.
– Afghan refugees' repatriation continues –
Among these returning citizens, there were 1,104 men, 952 women, and 2,653 children, reflecting the diverse demographics of the repatriating population. Notably, 246 families were repatriated in 153 vehicles to Afghanistan on that particular day, highlighting the continuous nature of the process.
Overall, Pakistan has succeeded in repatriating a substantial number of Afghan refugees, with a total of 76,928 individuals having returned to their homeland so far. This ongoing effort underscores Pakistan's unwavering commitment to supporting its Afghan neighbors and maintaining stability within its own borders.
