Like America, Pakistan has also taken a tough stance on illegal refugees. Pakistan has given an ultimatum to illegal refugees and Afghan civilian card holders to leave the country by 31 March. The Pakistani Home Ministry on Friday asked all illegal foreigners and Afghan civilian card holders to leave the country before 31 March. Not only this, the ministry warned that if such people do not leave the country by 31 March, they will be deported from April 1.
Pakistan is constantly blaming Afghan citizens for terrorist attacks and crimes in its border. However, Afghanistan has rejected these allegations. Pakistan’s Home Ministry issued a statement saying, “Pakistan has been a liberal host and continues to fulfill its commitments and obligations as a responsible country.” It is reiterated that people living in Pakistan will have to complete all legal formalities.
Pakistan has been campaigning against Afghanis since 2023
Pakistan started a campaign to get foreign nationals out in 2023, most of them were Afghani. However, it was later said by Pakistan that first the foreigners who do not have any legal documents.
According to United Nations data, more than 8 lakh Afghans in Pakistan have Afghan citizens cards. About 1.3 million people are formally registered with the Government of Pakistan and have a separate residence certificate. However, the statement of the Pakistani government did not say what will be the impact on the citizens holding the residence certificate?
UN says that since 2023, more than 8 lakh Afghans have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and in total Pakistan has given shelter to about 28 million Afghan refugees. These people have come to Pakistan in Afghanistan during the ongoing struggles for the last 40 years.
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