KARACHI (HRNW) The higher authorities intensified crackdowns on illegal Afghan citizens and arrested 123 suspects during the past 24 hours in Karachi.
Karachi police intensified crackdowns on illegal Afghan citizens and arrested 123 Afghans who illegally entered the metropolis.
During the raids, 45 out of 123 illegal Afghan nationals were arrested from different areas of Korangi District, 18 from East District, 34 from West District, 9 by City police, 14 from Malir District and 2 by Defence police.
In another development today, Balochistan Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai said 60 Afghan citizens were arrested to stop drug cultivation, whereas, a drive is still underway to stop currency smuggling.
“60 Afghan citizens have been arrested to stop drug cultivation. We want to make Balochistan an international investment hub. We are also addressing the complaints regarding the law and order.”
Jan Achakzai demanded the Afghanistan government to take action against the terrorist bases. “Those Afghans who are cleared by our system would be allowed to reside in Pakistan.”