The Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees in Pakistan has reported a significant number of Afghan nationals returning to their home country. Over the past 24 hours, 7,135 Afghan citizens returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan via the Torkham border crossing. The Commissionerate, along with NADRA officials, has been diligently collecting data on these individuals who are voluntarily heading back.
Since October 1st, a total of 167,774 Afghan citizens who were residing in Pakistan without proper documentation have chosen to return to their home country. This follows a decision made during an apex committee meeting of the National Action Plan (NAP) chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, which granted foreign nationals living illegally in Pakistan until October 31 to leave voluntarily to avoid deportation.
With the expiration of the deadline, the caretaker government has initiated measures against illegal immigrants, primarily Afghan nationals who have been residing in Pakistan without proper documentation. The repatriation process has been in motion, facilitated through the Chaman and Torkham border crossings.
To ensure the smooth return of these illegal Afghan immigrants, the Frontier Corps (FC) and the Afghan government have agreed to extend the operational hours of the Torkham border until 11 PM.
Caretaker Minister for Interior Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti is taking a proactive stance on the issue of illegal immigration, directing the relevant authorities to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the repatriation of foreigners residing without proper documentation in Pakistan. During a meeting, he emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order and providing security to all, while making it clear that any disruptive activities by individuals or groups would not be tolerated.
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