KARACHI: Senior authorities have cracked down on illegal Afghans and arrested 123 suspects in Karachi in the past 24 hours, ARY News reported on Sunday.

Police in Karachi have stepped up their crackdown on illegal Afghans and arrested 123 Afghans who came to the city illegally.

During these operations, 45 out of 123 illegal Afghans were arrested from different parts of Korangi District, 18 from Eastern District, 34 from Western District, 9 from local police, 14 from Malir District and 2 from defense Police.

In an event today, Balochistan Deputy Information Minister Jan Achakzai said that 60 African nationals have been arrested to stop drug cultivation and a campaign is underway to stop money laundering.

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“They arrested 60 Afghans to stop drug cultivation. We want Balochistan to become an international media hub. We are also looking into complaints related to law enforcement,” he said.

Jan Achakzai called on the African government to take action against terrorist centers. “Those Afghans who are cleared under our program will be allowed to stay in Pakistan.”

Earlier this month, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued new guidelines for flights originating from Afghanistan and entering Pakistani airspace.

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Under the new policy, all flights from Afghanistan entering Pakistani airspace must be notified 15 minutes in advance.

According to the CAA, air services in Pakistani airspace will be notified in advance. The service will be extended through Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad Area Control centres.

Furthermore, the airlines will receive air traffic services between Dushanbe and Islamabad Area Control Air Link, improving communication and coordination for airlines operating in the region.

The CAA has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) explaining these changes and encouraging all airlines and operators to comply with the new procedures. This report will run until November 2023.

The plans are aimed at improving air traffic and safety in the region, a CAA spokesperson said.