Punjab Announces Big Cash Reward
Punjab Announces Big Cash Reward: Punjab government has launched a large-scale operation targeting Afghan nationals living or working in the province without valid documentation the campaign focuses on individuals residing without legal papers, running businesses unlawfully or using forged Pakistani CNIC landlords and shopkeepers providing accommodations or commercial spaces to undocumented Afghans are also under scrutiny.
Officials clarified that Afghan nationals conducting business while on tourist or medical visas will face action to encourage public cooperation authorities have introduced a cash reward of Rs. 10,000 for each verified tip-off that leads to action against undocumented residents or illegal business activities.
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| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Operation Focus | Afghan nationals without valid documents, illegal businesses, and forged CNICs |
| Cash Reward | Rs. 10,000 for each verified tip leading to action |
| Public Participation | Informants’ identities remain confidential; SHOs release prize money promptly |
| Recent Arrests | 7,764 Afghan nationals arrested in past few days; highest in Chaghi, Attock, Quetta |
| Deportations | 37,448 deported or departed; 93% had no lawful status |
Implementation and Public Involvement
The Punjab Police have emphasized that informants identities will remain confidential. Station House Officers (SHOs) have been instructed to release prize money promptly to individuals whose reports result in enforcement action. Residents are urged to support the crackdown, with authorities assuring swift follow-up on all credible information.
Recent statistics indicate a sharp rise in arrests of Afghan nationals across Pakistan, showing an increase of nearly 150 percent since early November. The highest numbers of arrests occurred in Chaghi, Attock, and Quetta, reflecting the government’s intensified efforts to enforce immigration laws and ensure public compliance.
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Key Points of the Punjab Cash Reward Program
- Rs. 10,000 reward for each verified tip against undocumented Afghans.
- Focus on illegal residency, business operations, and forged CNIC usage.
- Landlords and shopkeepers renting to undocumented Afghans also liable.
- Police guarantee anonymity of informants.
- Immediate release of cash reward by SHOs after verification.
Recent Enforcement Statistics
- 7,764 Afghan nationals arrested in past few days.
- Deportations and departures reached 37,448 individuals.
- 47% of deported had PoR cards; 44% had no documents.
- 93% of those deported were living without lawful status.
- Highest arrests recorded in Chaghi, Attock, and Quetta.
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