ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Caretaker Punjab Information Minister Amir Mir announced that illegal immigrants must leave the country by October 31.
Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Mir stated, “We will begin taking strict action against illegal immigrants from November 1. International laws apply in Pakistan as well. Initially, we will target those individuals without proper documents.”
As the government’s October 31 deadline approaches, illegal foreign residents in Pakistan are steadily departing from the country. Daily, thousands of Afghan citizens are returning to their homeland via the Torkham and Chaman borders. An impressive departure was recorded on October 26, with a total of 4,709 Afghan citizens returning.
This returning population comprised 1,104 men, 952 women, and 2,653 children, reflecting the diverse demographics of those repatriating. Notably, 246 families were repatriated to Afghanistan in 153 vehicles on that particular day, highlighting the continuous nature of the repatriation process.
Overall, Pakistan has successfully repatriated a significant number of Afghan refugees, with a total of 76,928 individuals having returned to their homeland thus far. This ongoing effort underscores Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to supporting its Afghan neighbors and ensuring stability within its own borders.
Pakistan Army Neutralizes Indian Quadcopter Drone, Injures Several BSF Personnel
Meanwhile, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement, confirming that Pakistani forces took effective action to eliminate the drone, preventing potential harm. The indiscriminate firing by the Indian Border Force resulted in damage to the civilian population in the region.
In swift retaliation, the Pakistan Army reports indicate that Indian soldiers sustained injuries during the exchange of fire. Security experts suggest that this unprovoked firing incident may be related to the recent Qatar court verdict sentencing eight Indian spies, who were members of the Indian Navy, to the death penalty.
These experts also speculate that India may be attempting to divert attention from international scrutiny and embarrassment resulting from targeted killings of Sikhs in Canada. The Indian government’s dramatic firing in Sialkot could be viewed as an effort to shift the narrative away from the observance of Black Day and the ongoing situation in Kashmir.
