On Friday, Turkey has deported 40 Pakistanis who were reportedly residingin the country illegally, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) confirmingthe development.

According to the report, the Pakistani citizens had been residing indifferent cities of the country and they have been moved to Islamabad forthe time being.

The officials further said the deportees had earlier been provided food,clothes, and shoes at the Islamabad Airport, adding that agreements weresigned with two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for the purpose.

The deported citizens had reached Islamabad via Sharjah through a specialaircraft. On April 1, 2019, Turkey deported 47 Pakistanis residingillegally in the country.