Pakistan Sets Deadline for Illegal Immigrants, Including 1.7 Million Afghans, to Leave

The caretaker Interior Minister of Pakistan has set a deadline of November 1 for illegal immigrants to leave the country, warning that all law enforcement agencies will deport them if they fail to comply. The decision was made during a meeting of the apex committee on the National Action Plan, with the aim of prioritizing the welfare and security of Pakistani citizens. The deadline also applies to those attempting to enter Pakistan without proper documentation. The government plans to crack down on illegal properties and businesses owned by immigrants, as well as illegal identity cards and passports. A helpline and web portal will be launched for anonymous informants to report illegal activities. The crackdown comes amid concerns over funding and facilitating of terrorists by foreigners living illegally in Pakistan.