The process of repatriation of Afghan nationals is underway and about fifteen hundred and thirty (1530) more Afghans have been repatriated to Afghanistan via Torkham border.
According to details, one hundred fifty two Afghan families were sent back in forty nine vehicles. These include three hundred ninety two men, two hundred fifty seven women and eight hundred eighty one children. Over one point seven million Afghans are residing in Pakistan illegally.
According to the European Union Agency of Asylum and IFJ, foreign nationals residing illegally in Pakistan are involved in the terror activities and financial crimes.
Moreover, he UNHCR has also said that Pakistan does not receive any assistance in the form of aid for hosting the illegal Afghans.
Pakistan is not only a country in the world which decided to repatriate the Afghan nationals for safeguarding its own interests, but Iran also expelled over one million Afghans in 2021.
It is pertinent to mention that foreign nationals residing illegally in Pakistan have sixteen days for voluntary repatriation to their native countries.
No action will be taken against illegal foreign nationals, including Afghans till the 1st of next month, in case they voluntarily leave the country during this period.
