IFRP applies to all illegal foreigners residing in Pakistan, irrespective of their nationality & country of origin: Mumtaz Zahra Baloch

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (SABAH): Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has said that we have seen the press statement by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

In response to the queries of the media, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP) applies to all illegal foreigners residing in Pakistan, irrespective of their nationality and country of origin. The decision is in exercise of Pakistan’s sovereign domestic laws, and compliant with applicable international norms and principles, she said.

FO spokesperson said that all foreign nationals legally residing/registered in Pakistan are beyond the purview of this Plan.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that the Government of Pakistan takes its commitments towards protection and safety needs of those in vulnerable situations with utmost seriousness. Our record of the last forty years in hosting millions of our Afghan brothers and sisters speaks for itself.

She said that the international community must scale up collective efforts to address protracted refugee situations through advancing durable solutions as a matter of priority. Pakistan will continue to work with our international partners to this end.