Plans for repatriating illegal aliens reviewed
Over 84% of the displaced families in Frontier Region Tank — an estimated 1,871 of them — have been repatriated. PHOTO: REUTERS
Commissioner DG Khan Division Dr Nasir Mahmood Bashir said that arrangements were being completed to deport foreign nationals residing illegally across the division to their homeland with full respect.
He said, "All possible facilities and foolproof security will be ensured at holding centers." The Commissioner expressed these views while presiding over a meeting on Saturday, where RPO Sajjad Hassan Khan, Deputy Commissioners (DCs), DPOs, MEPCO and NADRA officers were present. The ongoing operation regarding the evacuation of illegally residing Afghans and other foreigners was reviewed.
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On the occasion, instructions were issued to shift illegally residing aliens to holding centers, where all facilities would be provided. RPO Khan said that strict security arrangements were being made for foreigners in temporary accommodation. He also directed full implementation of SOPs regarding transportation.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 6th, 2023.