Pakistan, Feb. 26 -- Pakistan has decided to expel all Afghan nationals, including legal refugees, by the end of this year, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday.

According to the report, as part of a major crackdown on illegal foreigners, the government has decided to deport all Afghan nationals, even those holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards.

The decision was made during a meeting at the Interior Ministry, chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The meeting was attended by chief secretaries of all four provinces, inspector generals (IGs), and officials from various law enforcement agencies.

The Interior Ministry has clarified that even registered Afghans with valid PoR cards must leave Pakistan. However, they may return...