ISLAMABAD:The caretaker government on Tuesday set Nov 1 deadline for illegal immigrants residing in Pakistan to leave the country, otherwise strict action would be taken against them.

Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced the government’s decision while addressing a press conference in Islamabad.

The minister said that no one would be allowed to take law into their hands. The caretaker govt on Monday announced expellin 1.1 million foreigners illegally residing in Pakistan.

According to details, the government will evict illegal “aliens” in the first phase along with those who do not renew their visas.

In the second and third phases, those living in Pakistan with Afghan citizenship and possessing proof of residence cards will be deported respectively.