IDLAMABAD – Iran has handed over 100 Pakistani nationals to authorities atPakistan-Iran Taftan border crossing in south western Balochistan province,Radio Pakistan reported.

The Pakistani nationals were arrested from different cities of Iran withoutvalid documents.

The deportees would be handed over to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)for further interrogation after completing initial inquiry.

Pakistanis living in Iran illegally or trying to enter Iran illegally arecaught every year by Iranian security forces.

Iranian authorities have been often deporting Pakistanis entering theircountry illegally.

Earlier Pakistan foreign ministry spokesperson Muhammad Faisal had saidthat Iran and Pakistan are engaged in strengthening cooperation on bordermanagement to stop the illegal movement of immigrants.