A special task force meeting was held at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Headquarters under the chairmanship of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, to ensure action against illegally residing foreign nationals and enhance coordination among relevant institutions. The meeting was attended by members of the task force, including district administration and police officiers from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Murree, and Haripur, as well as senior officers from the Ministry of Interior, NADRA, FIA, CTD and Chief commissionerate.
During the meeting, it was decided that action will be taken against foreign nationals residing without valid visas in the districts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Murree, and Haripur. Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed to formulate a comprehensive plan to prevent the future resettlement of foreign nationals residing illegally. He emphasized the need to develop an integrated database containing complete information, residential addresses and other key details of such individuals.
Chairman CDA instructed FIA, NADRA, and other relevant institutions to enhance data sharing and coordination to declare these five districts as “Safe Zones.” Additionally, authorities were directed to monitor the presence of foreigners without valid visas in adjoining areas and take immediate legal action against them. The meeting also decided to ensure action against unregistered foreign tenants residing in houses and hotels.
Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad directed the appointment of focal persons in relevant districts and departments to strengthen coordination against illegal immigrants.
Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhwa stressed the need for seamless data synchronization among concerned institutions to ensure that only foreigners with valid visas are allowed to stay, failing which strict legal action will be taken.
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In line with the direction of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, all relevant Deputy Commissioners will immediately collect data on foreign nationals residing without visas in their respective districts. The meeting also unanimously agreed to halt the issuance of stamp papers for property transactions involving illegally residing foreigners and strictly enforce the Tenancy Act. Furthermore, it was decided that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will not issue mobile SIMs to illegally residing foreign nationals without valid visas.
Chief Commissioner Islamabad said that the Government of Pakistan is committed to ensuring national security and stability by taking effective legal action against illegal immigrants. He affirmed that all relevant institutions are working together to implement robust measures for a permanent resolution to this issue.
