Islamabad, April 18 -- Pakistan has banned offering accommodation, jobs, business property on rent, or hotel stays to Afghan nationals living in the country without proper documents, according to a report by ARY News.

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry announced the decision at a press briefing in Islamabad. He warned that strict action would be taken against anyone found helping undocumented Afghan migrants.

"There will be no extension of stay for Afghan immigrants without a valid passport and visa. There is now zero tolerance for undocumented Afghan nationals," Chaudhry said.

He shared data showing that since April 1, 2025, a total of 84,869 Afghan nationals have been deported. Out of these, 25,320 had Afghan Citizen Cards...