35,216 foreign nationals, including Afghan citizens, have been deported from Lahore and other parts of Punjab province so far. Currently, 208 individuals are being housed at various holding points awaiting repatriation.
The spokesperson for Punjab Police said those deported include 13,766 men, 7,061 women and 14,389 children. Among the repatriated individuals, 10,954 possessed proof of residence, while 11,131 were holders of Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC). In addition, 13,131 illegally residing foreign nationals were also deported.
Operations against illegal foreign residents are being carried out in accordance with government policy and relevant laws. Security agencies and district administrations across the province are jointly overseeing the processes of registration, verification and repatriation. All necessary facilities are being provided at holding centres established for the identification and processing of illegal foreign nationals to ensure the repatriation process is conducted in an organized and secure manner.