ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has ordered a nationwide crackdown on undocumented Afghan nationals, set to begin on July 10. The Ministry of Interior has directed provincial governments and the Islamabad administration to arrest anyone found living in the country without valid visas or immigration papers.
The move is part of the government’s Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), which aims to identify and repatriate undocumented foreigners in phases. Officials say the campaign is now entering a critical stage, with Afghan nationals at the center of enforcement.
According to the official notification, chief secretaries, police chiefs, and Islamabad authorities have been instructed to ensure strict compliance. Starting July 11, provinces must also submit daily reports detailing arrests and enforcement activities.
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Authorities describe the operation as a “priority task,” stressing close coordination between federal and provincial institutions. The Interior Ministry has emphasized that the crackdown is not symbolic but a full-scale effort to enforce immigration laws across the country.
