Pakistan

One-month deadline for illegal foreign nationals to be announced soon

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1 year ago

Farwa

Major countrywide crackdown to be launched by LEAs.
Around 1.1 million Afghan refugees illegally reside in Pakistan.
Surge in street crime in capital linked with illegal Afghans.

ISLAMABAD: The government will soon announce a one-month deadline for all illegal foreign immigrants, including Afghans, to leave the country or face the music.

After the one-month deadline, a major countrywide crackdown will be launched by the law-enforcement agencies to identify and deport such illegal immigrants, the vast majority of whom are said to be Afghans.

Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti will announce the policy in a few days time, an informed source said.

The decision at the highest level has already been taken not to let Pakistan become a haven for illegal immigrants, many of whom are not only involved in criminal activities but are also part of the smuggling mafia, the source added.

It is said the authorities have already arrested many illegal Afghan immigrants who were doing illegal dollar trade at the cost of the country’s economy. A large number of such illegal foreign nationals are also doing different businesses in several major cities including the federal capital. The surge in street crime in Islamabad is also linked with the influx of illegal Afghans.

There are said to be around 1.1 million Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan illegally.

It is said as many as 400,000 Afghans entered Pakistan illegally since the return of the Afghan Taliban to Afghanistan in August 2021. There are another 700,000 Afghans identified who have been living in the country illegally.

Media reports suggest that 1.1 million Afghan refugees neither possess any visa nor any valid documents, allowing them to stay in the country. Most of these illegal refugees were involved in anti-state and criminal activities.

Therefore, they would be sent back at the earliest, said a report, adding the Afghan Taliban government was also informed about Pakistan’s decision.

Islamabad has hosted millions of refugees for decades, and at one point five million Afghan refugees were residing in Pakistan.

Some estimates suggest there are still close to four million Afghan refugees living in Pakistan. However, the count of individuals possessing valid refugee cards, as per official records, is considerably lower.

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According to Azma Bukhari, Pakistan’s current account deficit has changed to surplus.

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9 hours ago

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Pakistan’s current account deficit has changed to a surplus, according to Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari.

The Provincial Minister stated during a news conference in Lahore that everyone is aware of the Punjab Government’s performance during the past ten months.

She added that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has been working around the clock to ensure the welfare of the people and that the Punjab government will continue its duty to serve them.

According to Azma Bukhari, Maryam Nawaz’s introduction of the air ambulance service was crucial in helping to move patients from Kurram and Parachinar.

According to her, 27,000 kids received electric bikes based on their merit, and 100,000 more would receive them the next year.

Nawaz Sharif IT City will be launched by the Punjab Chief Minister, she stated.

According to the Minister, Maryam Nawaz also introduced the Ramzan Package, which saw thousands Pakistani people receive relief supplies delivered right to their door.

According to him, the Punjab government launched a special education program for children with autism and launched the green tractor program for farmers.

According to the Information Minister, the Provincial Government has not been able to bring peace back to Parachinar and Kurram in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Serving the masses is the mission of civil servants. Ahsan Iqbal

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10 hours ago

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According to Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, stability and national development depend on the rule of law and the constitution.

Speaking at a Pakistan Administrative Services event in Lahore, the Minister stated that public officials have significant responsibilities to the country and that civil services is not just a job but also a purpose to serve the people.

According to Ahsan Iqbal, civil officers should make every effort to manage administrative activities appropriately.

Public service should be the motto of civil servants, he said, and everyone must contribute to the nation’s progress.

According to him, national peace and stability are essential for the growth and continuation of policies.

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President and Prime Minister Are Heartbroken by the Death of Former US President Jimmy Carter

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10 hours ago

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Both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have sent their condolences on the death of former US President Jimmy Carter.

President Zardari expressed his deepest sympathy to the US people and the family of the late president in his condolence letter.

He emphasized that Jimmy Carter’s legacy will live on and commended his achievements to global peace and human rights.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deepest sympathies to his family and the American people in his message, expressing his sadness at the loss of former US President Jimmy Carter.

According to the prime minister, President Carter will be remembered for his statesmanship and humility, as well as his support of international peace and humanitarian causes.