Dozens of Afghans who were illegally in Pakistan are detained and deported in nationwide sweeps

Pakistani security forces have detained and deported dozens of Afghan nationals who were living in the country illegally after a government-set deadline for them to leave expired. The crackdown targets all undocumented or unregistered foreigners, but primarily affects the 2 million Afghans in Pakistan without documentation. The deportations, which have drawn widespread criticism, have begun in various cities across Pakistan. The Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan expressed concerns.