Pakistan, July 12 -- Pakistan has decided to launch a nationwide crackdown on undocumented Afghan nationals after the July 10 deadline for illegal residents to leave the country expired.

The federal government has directed authorities to accelerate the repatriation of Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without valid visas under the Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan (IFRP) - a phased initiative by the Government of Pakistan aimed at identifying and deporting foreign nationals residing in the country without valid visas or legal documentation.

According to official directives, all Afghan nationals found staying in the country without valid visas after the expiry of the deadline will be arrested and deported. Action will also be tak...