Over 3,000 Afghan refugees expelled from Pakistan in one day

INTERNATIONAL DESK: The state-run radio of Pakistan reported that 3,248 Afghan refugees have been returned to Afghanistan from this country.

According to Pakistani authorities, since the deadline for the expulsion of undocumented migrants was set, more than 51,000 Afghans have been deported.

Jan Achakzai, Balochistan Province’s Minister of Information, highlighted Pakistan’s intensified efforts to combat illegal immigration. He emphasized that these actions go beyond Afghan refugees, with measures like the November 1st expulsion deadline applying to all undocumented immigrants in the province, showcasing the government’s dedication to upholding order and security.

Additionally, as reported by the Express Tribune, a specialised branch has been tasked with identifying and addressing illegal immigrant presence across Balochistan.

Earlier, Shahbaz Bhatti, the Minister of Interior of the interim government of Pakistan, had warned that with the end of the deadline for the expulsion of undocumented Afghan migrants, the country would not compromise on this decision.

Pakistani authorities report successfully repatriating over a thousand Afghan families to Afghanistan through the Chaman border crossing.

Despite international appeals, including those from the United Nations and the current Taliban administration, urging Pakistani authorities to cease the expulsion of Afghan migrants, the Pakistani government remains steadfast in its warning to refugees.

They have been given a deadline of November 1st to leave the country voluntarily, with the looming threat of forced expulsion if they fail to comply.(TKP)