Afghanistan Times
Related Articles
AT News
KABUL – Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, in a recent statement, criticized the treatment of Afghan immigrants by the Pakistani government, deeming it inappropriate and inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness. Karzai took to social media to emphasize that these actions are contrary to the long-standing brotherhood and hospitality that the Pakistani people have extended to Afghan immigrants for over four decades.
Karzai firmly stated that Pakistan’s ongoing issues should not be attributed to Afghanistan and its immigrants. He pointed out that Afghan immigrants have significantly contributed to Pakistan’s economy and society, bringing tangible benefits.
Expressing hope for a reconsideration of Pakistan’s stance on Afghan immigrants, Karzai urged for a more inclusive approach.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s special envoy to Afghanistan, Asif Ali Durrani, addressed a conference in Islamabad, where he expressed deep concerns about the activities of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and called for the repatriation or neutralization of the group.
The conference, titled “International Conference, Navigating Peace and Security in the Region and Beyond: Pakistan’s Role,” was organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad. Durrani highlighted the increasing TTP attacks along Pakistan’s borders and the presence of TTP members on Afghan soil. While acknowledging the complexities of the situation, he refrained from blaming the Afghan government, expressing Pakistan’s hope that peace within Afghanistan would contribute to stability in the border regions. Durrani further suggested that TTP individuals seeking refuge in Afghanistan should either be returned to Pakistan or rendered ineffective.
In a significant development, Pakistan has issued a one-month deadline for at least 1.73 million Afghan migrants to leave the country, with deportation looming for those who do not comply.
The Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees reported that, over the past 20 days, Pakistan has deported at least 23,000 Afghans through the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings.
