The Pakistani government has announced that following the deadline set for Afghan migrants without legal documentation, operations to detain and deport these individuals will be expanded across the country. According to Pakistani media reports, Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without a valid visa will be arrested and subsequently returned to Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
Pakistani officials have warned that legal action will also be taken against Pakistani citizens who cooperate with or provide shelter to these individuals. This decision has raised concerns among migrants and organizations advocating for migrant rights.<\/p>\n
According to officials, the ‘geotag’ and ‘geofencing’ processes for Afghan citizens have been completed, and based on data obtained from this system, the scope of detention operations will be broadened. These technologies are used to establish geographic locations and monitor individuals\u2019 movements.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has instructed relevant agencies to submit daily reports on the progress of the operations. These developments come amid growing anxiety among thousands of Afghan migrants in Pakistan about their uncertain future and the threat of forced deportation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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