Tariq Saeed Peshawar
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to strictly implement the repatriation of the Afghan Refugees and other foreigners residing in the Province illegally yet providing full facilitation to those leaving voluntarily. Caretaker Minister of Information and Public Relations Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Feroz Jamal Shah Kakakhel while addressing a news conference here Tuesday highlighted the government’s commitment to managing this situation effectively and announced a comprehensive strategy to address the issue of illegal foreign residents within the province.
“Under this plan the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Government was committed to facilitating the voluntary departure of illegal foreigners. Those who willingly leave Pakistan will receive facilitation and easy access to the border. Simultaneously, individuals who do not depart voluntarily will be relocated to designated processing zones and subsequently deported, commencing from today (November 1)”. Feroz Jamal said.
Caretaker Information Minister informed that over 82,000 illegal residents have already voluntarily left the country, with an impressive figure of 11,000 individuals returning to their respective nations alone on Monday. Additionally, 52,000 illegal residents have been identified and mapped in various districts across the province he said.
He said that to oversee this significant operation, a Central Control Room has been established within the Home Department, employing integrated procedures to monitor and coordinate efforts. This Control Room serves as a crucial liaison between provinces, districts, and government departments, ensuring that illegal residents are repatriated in an orderly
