Published 10/04/2023 2:55:00 p.m.

Pakistan orders illegal immigrants, including 1.73 mln Afghans, to leave

Pakistan's government has ordered all unauthorised Afghan asylum seekers, estimated to be 1.7 million people, to leave the country by November. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistan blaming Afghanistan-based operatives for border crossing attacks.
In response, Pakistan has announced a crackdown on 'illegal' migrants, including Afghan refugees who have not yet gained legal status. The Interior Minister of Pakistan, Sarfraz Bugti, emphasized the need for these individuals to leave the country, either voluntarily or through forced deportation.
As part of the crackdown, Pakistan has implemented tighter restrictions on Afghans entering the country, stating that only visitors with visas and passports will be allowed in. This move reflects Pakistan's efforts to address security concerns and combat militant activities along the border with Afghanistan.

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Times of India

'Unacceptable behavior': Pakistan-Taliban ties hit all-time low amid massive crackdown on Afghan migrants

Pakistan News: The already strained ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan have hit a new nadir with Islamabad launching a massive crackdown on illegal migrants in th

10/04/2023 11:41:00 a.m.·India

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BBC News

Pakistan orders Afghan asylum seekers out of country by November

The declaration comes just days after a blast in a border town killed at least 50 people.

10/04/2023 5:24:01 a.m.·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Pakistan's Behaviour Against Afghan Refugees is Unacceptable, Says Taliban

Taliban condemns Pakistan's decision to expel Afghan refugees, citing it as unacceptable. Tensions rise amid a major crackdown on migrants

10/04/2023 9:54:44 a.m.·India

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The Hindu

Pakistan evictions of Afghan migrants ‘unacceptable’, says Kabul

Taliban authorities say Pakistan's plan to evict hundreds of thousands of Afghan migrants is "unacceptable". 1.3M refugees and 880K with legal status in Pakistan, but govt claims 1.7M are there illegally. Pakistan blames Afghan nationals for 14 of 24 suicide attacks since Jan. Taliban trying to tempt back those who left, despite massive scaleback of aid. Rights monitors report reprisal killings and disappearances. Work underway to ensure capacit…

10/04/2023 4:37:08 p.m.·India

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The Independent

Pakistan says its planned deportation of 1.7 million Afghan migrants will be 'phased and orderly'

Pakistan says its recently announced plans to deport all illegal immigrants, including 1_7 million Afghans, will be implemented in a “phased and orderly manner.”

10/06/2023 3:51:15 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Pakistan announces big crackdown on migrants in the country illegally, including 1.7 million Afghans

Pakistan's government announced a major crackdown Tuesday on migrants in the country illegally, saying it would expel them starting next month and raising alarm among foreigners without documentation who include an estimated 1.7 million Afghans.

10/03/2023 4:47:35 p.m.·Canada

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