Operation launched against illegal aliens in Karachi
An operation has been launched against more than 200,000 illegal aliens in the metropolitan city after the November 1 deadline for them to leave voluntarily expired on Wednesday. Action is being taken against illegal immigrants and their facilitators and protectors during the operation initiated simultaneously in all seven districts of Karachi. The law enforcement agencies are preparing for potential resistance during the operation, particularly in areas like Sohrab Goth, and the slums around it. “The federal government had set one-month deadline for foreign nationals staying illegally in the country to return voluntarily to their respective countries,” Irfan Ali Bahadur, SSP for East District, told The Express Tribune. “Holding Centres have been set up in Karachi and throughout the country to facilitate their surrender,” he added. Many foreigners, particularly Afghan nationals, chose to return voluntarily with their families and belongings. However, those without proper documentation ...