Pakistan issues directives to arrest illegal Afgan nationals from July 10

File picture of Afghan refugees at a camp near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, in Torkham, Afghanistan

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Pakistan's Ministry of Interior has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign nationals, directing authorities to arrest Afghan citizens residing in the country without valid visas from July 10.

According to an official notification issued by the ministry on Sunday (June 28, 2026), chief secretaries, inspectors general of police (IGPs) of all four provinces and the Islamabad administration have been instructed to ensure the strict implementation of the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP).

The notification said provincial authorities will be required to submit daily reports on arrests and enforcement actions to the Ministry of Interior from July 11 onwards.

Describing the operation as a "top priority", the government directed all relevant departments to ensure effective execution of the orders.

Published - June 29, 2026 07:50 am IST