The decision unfolded during a meeting of the provincial steering committee on repatriation of illegal foreigners held last week.
Official documents highlighted discussions revolving around intricate cases such as international marriages, false proof of registration (PoR)/ACC, and counterfeit CNICs.
In the gathering, it was agreed that deputy commissioners across the province would hold deliberations on the matter within a span of five days. However, cases deemed complex would not undergo repatriation until the respective district liaison committees (DLCs)/District Implementation Coordination Committees (DICCs) provided recommendations, followed by implementation by Nadra.
Sources further revealed that the KP home department dispatched a formal communication to Nadra, urging the entity to invalidate fake proof of registration and Afghan cards suspected of being counterfeit.
Additionally, authorities concluded the mapping process of 9,720 illegal refugees in Peshawar. Concurrently, the ongoing initiative for the dignified return of illegal foreign nationals, particularly Afghans, to their homeland remains in progress.
Acknowledging Pakistan’s hospitality, thousands of Afghans continue to voluntarily return to Afghanistan through the Chaman and Torkham borders. Measures have been implemented, including transit camps in various districts, to temporarily accommodate returning Afghans, ensuring necessary facilities during their stay.
A notable development came with 2,292 more illegal Afghan nationals returning to their country aboard 231 vehicles on the previous day. To date, a total of 240,175 Afghans have been repatriated to Afghanistan.
In October, the federal interim government announced a deadline of November 1 for all illegal immigrants to depart Pakistan voluntarily or face forceful expulsion. Following this deadline, authorities initiated a crackdown on illegal aliens, citing a surge in terrorism, with a significant involvement of Afghans in numerous suicide bombings.
