Pakistan, June 29 -- The federal government has ordered arrests of undocumented Afghan nationals across Pakistan. The decision aims to strengthen immigration control and enforcement nationwide. Thousands of Afghan citizens living without valid visas will be affected by the policy.

The Ministry of Interior has issued formal directives to all provincial chief secretaries and relevant administrations. Instructions have also been sent to authorities in Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Islamabad. Officials have been asked to ensure immediate and coordinated implementation of the decision.

Under the new order, Afghan nationals without valid visas will be arrested starting July 10. Authorities have been directed to speed up deportation proc...