No one will be allowed to stay in Pakistan without visa after April 30: Talal Chaudhry
Pakistan
He was addressing a press conference in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said that the deadline for the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals would not be extended.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Friday, he categorically said that no one would be allowed to stay in Pakistan without a valid visa after April 30.
“We have hosted our Afghan brothers with open hearts for 40 years. There is no country in the world where people can reside without a visa,” he added.
He warned that legal action would be taken against those renting out property to undocumented residents.
“We have communicated clear instructions to all provinces, if anyone gives a shop, house, or any kind of space to an illegal foreigner, they will be held accountable under the law,” he said.
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According to Talal Chaudhry, as many as 84,869 Afghan nationals have returned to their country since April 1.
He clarified that the repatriation process is being carried out in a lawful and well-organized manner.
He added that the foreign ministry is in continuous contact with the Afghan government in this regard.
A Pakistani delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, is also set to visit Afghanistan.
