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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Munir Ahmed

Pakistan sets up deportation centers to hold migrants in the country illegally starting next week

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Pakistan is setting up deportation centers for migrants who are in the country illegally, including an estimated 1.7 million Afghans, officials said Thursday. It's the latest development in a government crackdown to expel foreigners without registration or documents.

Anyone found staying in the country illegally from next Wednesday will be arrested and sent to the deportation centers.

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