No let-up in deportation of Afghans

No let-up in deportation of Afghans

Minister of State Talal Chaudhry on Friday announced that all foreign nationals without valid visas must leave Pakistan by April 30, reaffirming the government's firm policy on the repatriation of undocumented immigrants, particularly Afghan nationals. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, the minister said that while Pakistan has shown unparalleled hospitality for decades, the time has come to strictly enforce immigration laws. "We welcome…

Since 1 April, nearly 60,000 Afghans have already crossed the border to return to their country of origin, which could affect about 1.6 million people this year.

Imran Khan lambasts Pak govt for mistreatment of Afghan nationals

Lahore: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has lambasted the Shehbaz Sharif-government for mistreatment of Afghan nationals saying, the current anti-Afghanistan policy will only breed more resentment and escalate terrorism in the country. “The ongoing treatment of Afghan refugees is nothing short of disgraceful. The ruling mafia, desperate to cling to power, will stop at nothing. The current anti-Afghanistan policy will only bree…

Pakistan deports more than 84,000 Afghans in latest drive

⁠Afghans who want to stay in Pakistan beyond April 30 must obtain a valid visa, says adviser to interior minister - Anadolu Ajansı

Pakistan confirms its expulsion of more than 80,000 Afghans since April 1

Rights groups have criticised the repatriation drive, warning that mass expulsions risk endangering vulnerable people.

Pakistan expels over 80,000 Afghans in push ahead of April 30 deadline, adviser says

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has expelled over 80,000 Afghan nationals since the end of March, a senior official said on Friday, as part of a repatriation drive ahead of the April 30 deadline. Read more at straitstimes.com.