Pakistan to Ramp up Action Against Illegal Foreigners, Power Theft and Begging Mafia

Pakistan to ramp up action against illegal foreigners, power theft and begging mafia

Pakistan’s government will intensify operations targeting undocumented foreign nationals, electricity theft, and organised street begging, state broadcaster PTV reported on Saturday, citing the Interior Ministry. The decision followed a high-level security meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi — the third such session under the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Harden the State Committee. The meeting focused on enhancing in…

Govt to intensify crackdown on illegal foreign nationals

Naqvi asks all institutions to coordinate for implementation of one-document regime; highlights need to declare begging a non-bailable offence.

Pakistan to ramp up crackdown on illegal foreign nationals

Pakistan has decided to escalate its crackdown on foreign nationals living illegally in the country, especially Afghan nationals. The decision was made during the third session of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Harden the State Committee, chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday, Dawn news reported Sunday. The government had previously warned that thousands of Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement in Western countries would…

Government to Step Up Action Against Illegal Foreign Residents

ISLAMABAD: The government has resolved to intensify operations targeting foreign nationals residing illegally in Pakistan.The decision was made during a high-level meeting of the Counter-Terrorism and Harden the State Committees in Islamabad, chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.  Minister Naqvi announced that NADRA will establish real-time data verification facilities at border exit points to bolster enforcement efforts. He emphasised the …

Govt decides to accelerate operations against illegal residing foreigners

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to accelerate operations against foreign nationals residing illegally in Pakistan. The decision was taken at a meeting of Counter-Terrorism and Harden the State Committees held in Islamabad today, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the chair. The Minister said NADRA will provide live data verification facilities at exit points to support the operations. He said all federal and provincial agen…