Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PM Kakar says Pakistan can’t compromise its national security by accommodating illegal foreigners

‘Pakistan can’t compromise its national security by accommodating undocumented foreigners’

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says Pakistan can no longer compromise its national security by accommodating huge numbers of undocumented foreigners, including Afghan nationals. In an article published in daily ‘The Telegraph’, he said our ultimate aim is to build a safer, more peaceful and prosperous Pakistan with associated benefits for our own people, … Read more

Govt launches helpline for scanning of illegal foreigners 

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  • A helpline has been launched for scanning of illegal foreigners.
  • The citizens should cooperate with government in identifying foreigners.
  • Special control rooms established for Afghan citizens in Balochistan and KP.

ISLAMABAD: The government has launched a helpline for scanning illegal foreigners and appealed to the people for their cooperation and asked them to file a complaint against any illegal person on the relevant helpline.

A helpline has been launched for the scanning of illegal foreigners. The citizens should cooperate with the government of Pakistan in identifying illegal foreigners.

In Pakistan, the deadline of October 31, 2023, was given to illegal persons to leave the country. The public is informed to file a complaint on the relevant helpline of any illegal person and help for guidance and problems faced by illegal residents. The citizen can contact on helpline  number 1700.

The staff posted in the control room is on duty round the clock for full guidance, information, and problem-solving.

On the other hand, special control rooms have been established for the repatriation of Afghan citizens in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Evacuation of foreigners residing illegally in Pakistan continues, from November 1. A crackdown was launched against illegal residents in KP and Balochistan.

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PM Kakar, US envoy discuss repatriation of illegal foreigners

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  • PM highlighted steps being undertaken by government in priority areas.
  • Regional developments, including situation in Gaza, were also discussed.
  • He emphasized significance of strong ties between Pakistan and US.

ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador Donald Blome called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and discussed various matters, including repatriation of illegal foreigners.

The prime minister highlighted the steps being undertaken by the government in priority areas, particularly for stabilization of the economy, repatriation of illegal foreigners, as well as the ongoing electoral process.

Regional developments, including the situation in Gaza, were also discussed.

PM Kakar emphasized the significance of strong ties between Pakistan and the United States.

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Pakistan’s action against illegal foreigners in line with law: Foreign Office

Decision to deport illegal foreigners in line with sovereign laws, int’l norms: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday said Pakistan’s action against illegal foreigners on its soil, including their deportation, was in accordance with the law of the land, Bol News reported. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch at a weekly press briefing said the implementation of these laws was being carried out for the safety and … Read more